Assault Rally Past Legends in 3-Game Thriller, Claim Mid-Atlantic Semi-Pro Crown

The PIHA Semi-Pro Mid-Atlantic Division Final delivered a true three-game swing series, as the Assault bounced back from an opening loss to win two straight and take the title over the Empire State Legends.

After the Legends struck first with a convincing 4–1 win in Game 1, the Assault responded with a dramatic 4–3 overtime victory in Game 2, then slammed the door in Game 3 with a 3–1 clincher—securing the franchise’s first PIHA Finals appearance (while also marking a continuation of last season’s Propel MG core under a new brand).

(Note: the provided DigitalShift gamesheet links timed out when I attempted to load them, so the recap below is based on the series results you provided rather than goal-by-goal details from the sheets.)

Game 1: Legends 4, Assault 1

Empire State opened the series by setting the tone defensively and controlling the run of play, turning a tight matchup into a statement win. The 4–1 result put immediate pressure on the Assault, who suddenly needed two wins in two tries to keep the season alive.

Gamesheet: https://stats.api.digitalshift.ca/gamesheet/0R1cHC

Game 2: Assault 4, Legends 3 (OT)

Game 2 flipped the entire series.

In a back-and-forth battle that stayed tight into the closing moments, the Assault found the equalizer they needed to force extra time—then finished the job in overtime to even the series 1–1. In a best-of-three final, this is the pivot point: instead of chasing the series, the Assault dragged it to a winner-take-all Game 3.

Gamesheet: https://stats.api.digitalshift.ca/gamesheet/mIZ0Za

Game 3: Assault 3, Legends 1

With everything on the line, the Assault delivered their most complete performance of the set. A disciplined, structured effort limited the Legends’ offense and created the separation needed to close out the series, 3–1, earning the Mid-Atlantic championship.

Gamesheet: https://stats.api.digitalshift.ca/gamesheet/JTogOF

What It Means

The Assault’s run is historic for the banner—even if the roster lineage is familiar. As a rebranded Propel MG squad, they’ve taken the next step that matters most: winning the division and securing a seat at the PIHA Finals.

And the path they took says plenty about the team’s makeup: they absorbed a Game 1 loss, handled the high-pressure moments in overtime in Game 2, and then executed in a closeout Game 3—exactly the profile you want heading into a national championship stage.