ALL East Power Rankings - Week 3
ALL Week 3 Power Rankings:
1. Whitby Steelhawks (3-0):
While the Timbermen played the Steelhawks tough in the first half, Whitby put it in another gear in the middle of the third quarter. Up 8-7 the Steelhawks scored ten of the last eleven goals in the game, including four shorthanded markers en route to a lopsided 18-8 victory.
2. Paris RiverWolves (2-0):
Did not play. No movement in the rankings.
3. Ohsweken Bears (1-1):
Did not play. No movement in the rankings.
4. Toronto Monarchs (1-2):
The Monarchs held on to fourth position though dropping a close decision to the Oshawa Outlaws. Down just 7-5 at the half, a rough third quarter put the Monarchs behind the eight ball, being outscored 5-1. Toronto put together a dynamic fourth led by Parker Pipher and Nick Miller with two each. Though the Monarchs fell just short of their comback 13-11, the character of the team was on display in the fourth quarter.
5. Brampton Express (1-1):
Did not play. No movement in the rankings.
6. Oshawa Outlaws (1-2):
Oshawa moved up another spot in the rankings with a victory over the Toronto Monarchs. The game looked to be well in hand when the Outlaws took their foot off the gas. A five goal outburst from Toronto made this game much closer than it needed to be. Oshawa was able to hold on for the 13-11 victory.
7. Peterborough Timbermen (1-2):
The Timbermen looked great for 37:22 in this game. Down just one goal the flood gates opened wide. Whitby scored ten of the next eleven goals en route to an 18-8 victory. More concerning was the four shorthanded goals that were scored during this time. Peterborough has a bye week to regroup before facing the Express in Brampton January 5th.
8. Six Nations Snipers (0-2):
Did not play. No movement in the rankings.