Commentary by Mark "Gunner" Guarnieri

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RED WINGS 5 VS ACCIDENTS 0

The Red Wings used a pair of goals from sub, Dave Power, 10 seconds apart to take control of this game. The first was assisted by Don Gardner and the second by Mike Bayer. The second stanza saw more of the same. The power play struck 36 seconds in as Kevin Mahon and Don Gardner conspired to set up Tom Darling. This was followed closely by a goal from sub, Bill Ciaramataro, who was helped by Jim Seisser and Don Gardner. As time was expiring Bill Ciaramataro and Don Gardner worked the puck tov Dave Power for the completion of his hat trick. The third period saw the Red Wings put all their efforts to getting goalie Tim Kiefiuk his first shutout of the playoffs. The win ensured the Red Wings a spot in the semi-finals.

HONEY BADGERS 0 VS VIGNASTY 0

This game was an example of playoff hockey at its finest. Defense was front and center for both teams as they limited the good scoring chances. Both goalies were outstanding turning aside every shot directed at them. Dave Taylor for the Honey Badgers and Dave Vigliotti for Vignasty registered their first shutout of the playoffs. Both teams had many good scoring chances that were rebuffed by the goalies or were misfired and went wide of the net.

COBRAS 4 VS STARS 2

The Stars grabbed an early lead as Randy Kazdan and Joe Holder combined to light the lamp. The Cobras drew even minutes later when Todd Barc found the back of the net with a shot. The architects on the tying goal were Dave Badaszewski and Tom Kokuba. Joe Holder gave the Stars the lead again on a solo effort after gaining control of a loose puck. The Stars looked to take the lead into the third frame when disaster struck. With 12 seconds left Jon Mullins and Bob Lackie worked the puck to Brad Constant, whose shot beat the Stars defense and the clock to knot the score. The Cobras took the lead early in the final frame as Jay Stanczak made good use of the hard work of Dave Badaszewski and Todd Barc. Midway through the stanza the Cobras got an insurance goal from Dave Kissel engineered by Jon Mullins and Tom Kokuba. The win coupled with a Penguin loss gave the Cobras the top spot in the gold division.

GRINDER HOCKEY 4 VS PENGUINS 2

Grinder Hockey came into this game needing a win and some help to get to the semi-finals. Ray Babisch gave Grinder Hockey the lead as he teamed up with sub, Don Turner and Rob Newman. The lead would double in the middle stanza when Rob Newman put on the mantle of goal scorer aided by Dave Sazchta and Don Turner. Shortly thereafter the Penguins got on the scoreboard after sub, Bill Griffith found a loose puck on his stick and eventually in the net. Grinder Hockey reestablished the 2 goal margin when Jim Clairmont found gold with a shot after collaborating with Ray Babisch and Dan Smyth. Grinder Hockey lengthened the lead on the strength of an unassisted goal from sub, Dave Tremberth. The Penguins got a goal in the waning seconds of the game when U. C. Kurta spotted an open Brian Quarters for the tally. Grinder Hockey needed a Cobras loss to advance but it was not to be on this night.