- Week Fourteen featured Game One of the finals, a hyped up affair the ended in up Ikhlas walking off with a dominant 3-1 win over Shukr.
Three Stars of the Week for April 19th:
1st Star: Sufyan Shaikh (Ikhlas): 2 Goals,GWG
2nd Star: Zubair Wahid (Ikhlas): 3 Assists
3rd Star: Tayyab Kalair (Shukr): 1 Goal
- A reminder again about Player Health and Safety and the need for players to wear a visor or cage while playing, accidents will happen and we want to ensure that everyone participates in a safe environment.
- Game One of the Finals was billed as a clash of two hot teams but Ikhlas sure did cool Shukr down quickly, the talented offence of Shukr was held to six shots on goal and never seemed to be in this game.
- Ikhlas had their plan drawn out by Kashif "Coach K" Taqiuddin which they followed to a tee as Shukr has their top line shut down with few chances generated. His strategy has snuffed out the offensive dynamos from Ridha, Haya and now Shukr in the playoffs and has been the driver to this teams success.
- During the game is was observed that Mohammad Hamoud had his phone out to keep up to date with the Leafs game while another phone was streaming the Raptors game. One might perceive this as a distraction but not Ikhlas who dominated this night.
- Much has been made of the Shukr/Ikhlas deal the was made at the Trade Deadline but it is hard not to look at that transaction as the difference here. In a move to pour more salt in the wound, Zaid Toorawa opened the scoring while Sufyan Shaikh score the next two goals including the winner. To have a pair of players dealt away come back and haunt you in the finals is a rare sight to see but here we are. On the flip side pressure continues to mount on young Arslan Mian who has been a shadow in the Shukr lineup since the deal. It has gotten to the point where some speculate that Ikhlas made sure to showcase Mian to inflate his value and then flipped him for a pair of players they knew were more talented.
- Zubair Wahid has come up in talks of Playoff MVP, he torched Shukr by setting up all three goals in Game One of the finals and was key in the defeats of Ridha and Haya leading to the finals. After struggling with injuries in his first season his health and performance in the Ikhlas system has been great to see.
- The Game One result has to be a bitter pill for Arslan Mian who was drafted early by Ikhlas and then helped Luqman Arshad build the team, offering his insight and scouting notes. Looking back now Mian contributed to the drafting of this team and then was dumped, just more salt in the wound here.
- From his game one performance, it is clear that the dressing down that Zaid Toorawa received from Coach K worked as Toorawa did everything that was asked of him to try and redeem himself in the eyes of his new mentor. Postgame he was asked about his feelings around his old team and said it was similar to this. He celebrated his performance in Game One with a trip to Orlando to watch the Raptors defeat the Magic.
- There are reports that Kashif Taqiuddin is battling the flu and may not be dressed for tonights game. If this is true it is a huge blow to Ikhlas who will have to rally to replace his contributions on the floor and in the locker-room. That said they may not miss his Maple Leaf hating and talking of how Ikhlas needs to model their play after the Islanders more.
- Sufyan Shaikh was reported to be skipping ice hockey to keep himself fresh for Game Two and help his team close out the series.
- Award nominees have been announced on Social Media and the winners will be announced tonight after the finals, make sure to show up and support your teammates and brothers who are in line for some personal recognition along with the seeing this seasons Champion crowned!
- Game One of the Finals was billed as a clash of two hot teams but Ikhlas sure did cool Shukr down quickly, the talented offence of Shukr was held to six shots on goal and never seemed to be in this game.
- Ikhlas had their plan drawn out by Kashif "Coach K" Taqiuddin which they followed to a tee as Shukr has their top line shut down with few chances generated. His strategy has snuffed out the offensive dynamos from Ridha, Haya and now Shukr in the playoffs and has been the driver to this teams success.
- During the game is was observed that Mohammad Hamoud had his phone out to keep up to date with the Leafs game while another phone was streaming the Raptors game. One might perceive this as a distraction but not Ikhlas who dominated this night.
- Much has been made of the Shukr/Ikhlas deal the was made at the Trade Deadline but it is hard not to look at that transaction as the difference here. In a move to pour more salt in the wound, Zaid Toorawa opened the scoring while Sufyan Shaikh score the next two goals including the winner. To have a pair of players dealt away come back and haunt you in the finals is a rare sight to see but here we are. On the flip side pressure continues to mount on young Arslan Mian who has been a shadow in the Shukr lineup since the deal. It has gotten to the point where some speculate that Ikhlas made sure to showcase Mian to inflate his value and then flipped him for a pair of players they knew were more talented.
- Zubair Wahid has come up in talks of Playoff MVP, he torched Shukr by setting up all three goals in Game One of the finals and was key in the defeats of Ridha and Haya leading to the finals. After struggling with injuries in his first season his health and performance in the Ikhlas system has been great to see.
- The Game One result has to be a bitter pill for Arslan Mian who was drafted early by Ikhlas and then helped Luqman Arshad build the team, offering his insight and scouting notes. Looking back now Mian contributed to the drafting of this team and then was dumped, just more salt in the wound here.
- From his game one performance, it is clear that the dressing down that Zaid Toorawa received from Coach K worked as Toorawa did everything that was asked of him to try and redeem himself in the eyes of his new mentor. Postgame he was asked about his feelings around his old team and said it was similar to this. He celebrated his performance in Game One with a trip to Orlando to watch the Raptors defeat the Magic.
- There are reports that Kashif Taqiuddin is battling the flu and may not be dressed for tonights game. If this is true it is a huge blow to Ikhlas who will have to rally to replace his contributions on the floor and in the locker-room. That said they may not miss his Maple Leaf hating and talking of how Ikhlas needs to model their play after the Islanders more.
- Sufyan Shaikh was reported to be skipping ice hockey to keep himself fresh for Game Two and help his team close out the series.
- Award nominees have been announced on Social Media and the winners will be announced tonight after the finals, make sure to show up and support your teammates and brothers who are in line for some personal recognition along with the seeing this seasons Champion crowned!
Make sure to follow us and get your friends to follow us as well (this is another way you can help grow the league!):
- If you somehow missed it, here are some of the video clips the league has put up to start the season along with our Podcasts:
- Pre-Draft GM Interviews
- If you somehow missed it, here are some of the video clips the league has put up to start the season along with our Podcasts:
- Pre-Draft GM Interviews
- Listen in on our First League Podcast! Belal Hafeez of Shukr drops in with some health and fitness tips.
- Listen in on Podcast Two featuring Abdu Sharkawy and Ahmad "Black Panther" Ibrahim who weigh in on a number of topics
- Listen in on Podcast Three featuring Arif Khan and Hannan Ghafoor discussing the 2019 Wildcard Playoff games
Make sure to follow us and get your friends to follow us as well (this is another way you can help grow the league!):
Facebook: I-Slam Hockey
Twitter: iSlamHockey
Instagram: IslamHockeyCanada
Youtube: IslamBallHockey
- Listen in on Podcast Two featuring Abdu Sharkawy and Ahmad "Black Panther" Ibrahim who weigh in on a number of topics
- Listen in on Podcast Three featuring Arif Khan and Hannan Ghafoor discussing the 2019 Wildcard Playoff games
Make sure to follow us and get your friends to follow us as well (this is another way you can help grow the league!):
Facebook: I-Slam Hockey
Twitter: iSlamHockey
Instagram: IslamHockeyCanada
Youtube: IslamBallHockey
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