The all-Island semifinal didnB次元官网网址檛 end up being all that close.
The Victoria Shamrocks defeated the Nanaimo Timbermen by a 10-4 score on Monday at Frank Crane Arena to sweep the Western Lacrosse Association semifinal series four games to none.
The Shamrocks led 3-0 after one period and the T-men werenB次元官网网址檛 able to capture any momentum.
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He said his teamB次元官网网址檚 goaltending was also key, with former T-men starter Pete Dubenski backstopping the Shamrocks to four straight wins.
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Marshal King had two goals and four assists for the Shamrocks and Chris Boushy and Connor Robinson also scored twice. Tyler Pace, Jesse King, Larson Sundown and Steve Priolo were other scorers and Dubenski made 41 saves.
For the T-men, Gord Phillips, Jordan Gilles, Nick Finlay and Colton Clark scored and Charles Claxton made 37 saves.
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B次元官网网址淚B次元官网网址檒l give it to Nanaimo, they fought hard all year to get where they are and if they donB次元官网网址檛 run into injury trouble, this series goes longer,B次元官网网址� Heyes said.
The Shamrocks coach said the short series benefits his team as far as rest and healing but also with work schedules. He said his team is bruised up after playing a physical opponent and will regroup and get ready for the finals.
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GAME ON B次元官网网址� The Shamrocks will face either the Maple Ridge Burrards or the New Westminster Salmonbellies in the WLA finals; the Burrards lead the B次元官网网址橞ellies two games to one. Game 1 of the finals is Aug. 16 at VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 Q Centre.
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