Mile High Mavin Tugboats Sweep Manitou Vikings, Advance to Rocky Mountain East Division Final

📅 Date: March 8, 2025
📍 Venue: Pepsi Roller Sports Arena
🔢 Final Score (Game 1): Mile High Mavin Tugboats 4, Manitou Vikings 2
🔢 Final Score (Game 2): Mile High Mavin Tugboats 12, Manitou Vikings 1

Series Recap

The Mile High Mavin Tugboats put on a dominant performance, sweeping the Manitou Vikings in two decisive games to punch their ticket to the Rocky Mountain East Division Final.

In Game 1, the Tugboats controlled play from the start, scoring three first-period goals to take an early lead. Manitou responded with two quick goals but couldn't keep up with the Tugboats' offensive depth, ultimately falling 4-2.

Game 2, however, was a complete rout. The Tugboats erupted for seven first-period goals, completely overwhelming the Vikings' defense. Billy Fricke and Zach Fleming led the charge, while goalie Kyle Williams turned away 11 of 12 shots to cap off a 12-1 blowout victory.

With the series win, the Tugboats advance to the Rocky Mountain East Division Final, where they will face top-seeded Pikes Peak Thunder for a spot in the PIHA Finals.

Game 1 Highlights (Mile High Mavin Tugboats 4, Manitou Vikings 2)

1st Period:

✅ 04:42 – Manitou Goal (1-0): Zhaniya Hall opens the scoring for the Vikings.
✅ 03:40 – Manitou Goal (2-0): Bryan Higney doubles the lead.
✅ 03:09 – Mile High Goal (2-1): Jacob Huff gets the Tugboats on the board with a shorthanded goal.
✅ 01:02 – Mile High Goal (2-2): Matt Clift ties the game on an even-strength tally.
✅ 00:42 – Mile High Goal (3-2): JJ Record buries the go-ahead goal.

🔥 Tugboats Turn the Tide: After falling behind 2-0, the Tugboats stormed back with three goals in the final four minutes of the first period.

2nd Period:

✅ 12:00 – Mile High Goal (4-2): Zach Fleming adds the insurance goal to seal the win.

🛑 Goaltending Battle:
🏆 Jeremiah Record (Mile High): 21 saves on 23 shots
💪 Sean Oram (Manitou): 24 saves on 28 shots

📌 Final Shots on Goal: Mile High 28 – Manitou 23

Game 2 Highlights (Mile High Mavin Tugboats 12, Manitou Vikings 1)

1st Period:

✅ 08:57 – Mile High Goal (1-0): Zach Fleming starts the Tugboats' scoring spree.
✅ 07:13 – Mile High Goal (2-0): Mac Cosby finds the back of the net.
✅ 06:35 – Mile High Goal (3-0): Jacob Huff converts on a pass from Jamal Atta.
✅ 02:07 – Mile High Goal (4-0): Aidan Davis makes it a four-goal lead.
✅ 01:05 – Mile High Goal (5-0): Davis strikes again.
✅ 00:23 – Mile High Goal (6-0): Billy Fricke gets on the board.
✅ 00:18 – Mile High Goal (7-0): Huff adds his second of the game.

🔥 Tugboats Dominate: Seven unanswered goals in the first period left no doubt about the outcome.

2nd Period:

✅ 11:50 – Mile High Goal (8-0): Fleming strikes again.
✅ 07:53 – Manitou Goal (8-1): Bryan Higney breaks the shutout.
✅ 05:50 – Mile High Goal (9-1): Mac Cosby adds another.
✅ 03:18 – Mile High Goal (10-1): Nick McDonnell scores unassisted.
✅ 02:52 – Mile High Goal (11-1): Fricke adds his second of the night.
✅ 01:19 – Mile High Goal (12-1): Fricke completes the hat trick.

🛑 Goaltending Battle:
🏆 Kyle Williams (Mile High): 11 saves on 12 shots
💪 Kent Waugh (Manitou): 28 saves on 40 shots

📌 Final Shots on Goal: Mile High 40 – Manitou 12

Series Takeaways:

🔥 Tugboats’ Offense is Unstoppable: Mile High scored 16 goals in two games, proving they can generate offense at will.
💪 First-Period Explosion in Game 2: A seven-goal opening period crushed Manitou’s hopes early.
🔄 Manitou's Struggles: The Vikings managed just three goals in the series, unable to match the Tugboats' firepower.

🏆 What’s Next?

With the series win, Mile High Mavin Tugboats advance to the Rocky Mountain East Division Final, where they will face top-seeded Pikes Peak Thunder for a berth in the PIHA Finals.

📅 Next Game:March 9, 2025 – Rocky Mountain East Division Final

Can the Tugboats continue their dominant run, or will the Pikes Peak Thunder stand in their way? Stay tuned! 🔥🏒