Moustache Survive Legends Gold in Three-Game Battle

eating the Empire State Labeda Legends Gold in a hard-fought, best-of-three series.

With both teams trading wins in the first two games, the series came down to a decisive Game 3, where the Moustache delivered a strong third-period performance to close out the series.

Game 1: Moustache Control Opening Game, 5-3

The series opener saw the Moustache take control early and never look back, fueled by Tyler Rifice’s two-goal performance and a dominant first period.

Key Moments:

• Rifice (9:48, ES) got the scoring started for the Moustache.
• Rifice (8:20, ES) doubled the lead just over a minute later.
• Tom Cartwright (3:39, PP) added another on the power play.
• The Legends Gold responded in the second with Mike Miller (10:38, ES), but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.
• Rory Sheppard (0:28, ES) sealed the win for Mach 1.

Goaltending Battle:

• Mike Alonzo (Moustache) turned away 12 of 15 shots to secure the victory.
• Marcus Conti (Legends Gold) faced 23 shots, stopping 18 in the loss.

Game 2: Legends Gold Rally Late, Win in Overtime 5-4

Facing elimination, the Legends Gold fought back, overcoming a late deficit to force overtime, where Chris St. Clair delivered the game-winning goal on the power play.

Key Moments:

• Moustache jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period.
• The Legends responded with three second-period goals, led by Mike Miller and Liam McDonald.
• With the game tied 4-4 in overtime, St. Clair (11:20, PP) netted the game-winner, forcing a Game 3.

Goaltending Battle:

• Marcus Conti (Legends Gold) rebounded with 16 saves on 20 shots.
• Brandon Morgenstern (Moustache) stopped 11 of 16 shots, facing relentless pressure in overtime.

Game 3: Moustache Close Out Series with 4-2 Victory

With a trip to the Metropolitan Division Final on the line, Greg Cartwright stepped up for the Moustache, recording two goals, including the game-winner.

Key Moments:

• Cartwright (5:57, ES) gave the Moustache the early lead.
• Andrew Ohman (8:42, ES) responded for Legends Gold.
• Cartwright (11:11, PP, 2nd period) capitalized on the man advantage to regain the lead.
• Eddie Surrette (7:51, ES) and Cartwright (2:24, ES) added insurance goals.

Goaltending Battle:

• Mike Alonzo (Moustache) made 14 saves on 16 shots, shutting the door in the second period.
• Collin Jacobs (Legends Gold) struggled, allowing four goals on 16 shots.

What’s Next?

With the series win, the Mach 1 Moustache advance to the Metropolitan Division Final, where they will face the winner of the Champion Impact vs. Suffolk Sting series, which heads into Game 3.

With momentum on their side, can the Moustache continue their run toward a championship?