Mile High Mavin Tugboats Clinch PIHA Finals Spot with Series Sweep Over Pikes Peak Thunder

📅 Date: March 9, 2025
📍 Venue: Pepsi Roller Sports Arena
🏆 Final Series Score: Mile High Mavin Tugboats Wins 2-0
🎥 Video:  Roller_Planet Games 1-2

Game 1: Tugboats Take Control Early

📅 Date: March 7, 2025
🔢 Final Score: Mile High Mavin Tugboats 3, Pikes Peak Thunder 1

The Mile High Mavin Tugboats set the tone in Game 1, jumping out to an early 3-1 lead in the first period and never looking back. Matt Clift led the way for the Tugboats, scoring twice in the opening frame to put Pikes Peak in an early hole.

Despite a strong defensive effort from the Thunder in the second period, goaltender Kyle Williams held strong, stopping all eight second-period shots to secure the Game 1 victory.

Game 1 Highlights:

✅ 10:48 (1st Period): Clift opens the scoring for the Tugboats.
✅ 03:06 (1st Period): Billy Fricke adds to the lead with a clutch even-strength goal.
✅ 03:49 (1st Period): Johnny Tapia gets one back for the Thunder, but it’s not enough.

📌 Final Shots on Goal: Mile High Mavin Tugboats 14 – Pikes Peak Thunder 13

Game 2: Mile High Seals the Series with Offensive Explosion

📅 Date: March 8, 2025
🔢 Final Score: Mile High Mavin Tugboats 7, Pikes Peak Thunder 4

With a chance to punch their ticket to the PIHA Finals, the Tugboats delivered a dominant performance, jumping out to a 5-1 first-period lead. Jacob Huff, Matt Clift, and Mac Cosby all found the back of the net early, putting Pikes Peak in a tough position.

The Thunder attempted a comeback in the second period, scoring three quick goals to cut the deficit to 5-4, but a late empty-net goal from Clift sealed the 7-4 victory and a return to the PIHA Finals for the Mile High Mavin Tugboats.

Game 2 Highlights:

✅ 11:26 (1st Period): Huff gets the scoring started for the Tugboats.
✅ 06:29 (1st Period): Clift scores shorthanded to extend the lead.
✅ 01:21 (2nd Period): Clift’s empty-net goal seals the series win for Mile High.

📌 Final Shots on Goal: Pikes Peak Thunder 13 – Mile High Mavin Tugboats 19

Series Takeaways & What’s Next:

🔥 Tugboats' Early Scoring Made the Difference: Jumping out to early leads in both games put the Thunder on their heels.
💪 Pikes Peak’s Late Push Falls Short: Despite a strong second-period effort in Game 2, the Thunder couldn’t overcome their slow starts.
🚨 Mile High’s Depth Shines: With multiple players contributing offensively, the Tugboats proved they are a complete team heading into the PIHA Finals.

Mile High Mavin Tugboats Advance to PIHA Finals!

With the win, the Mile High Mavin Tugboats claim the Minor Rocky Mountain West Division Championship and become the final team to qualify for the PIHA Finals at the end of the month.

Can they complete their championship run? Stay tuned! 🏆🔥