Sure to be a match-up of youth and speed (Sharks) against experience and strength (Lions), fans will be treated to some intense playoff action in the first ever best-of-three CIHL Championship, and the first not featuring a team representing Taipei.
The Sharks will look to team-captain Zak Garofolo, gifted defenseman Steve Clark, and 3-time local player-of-the-year Kevin Yu, to develop offense out of transition and make the Sharks the first-ever multiple championship winners.
The Lions host a plethora of Taiwan hockey veterans such as Mark Paas, Robin Ripley and Steve Mossing, who will play a deliberate game in their quest to bring a championship to Taichung for the first time in CIHL history.
Tale of the Tape
Offense
Sharks Centers around the always dangerous Clark, Garofolo, and Yu | Lions Better depth, but lack flash and game- breakers |
Advantage: EVEN
Defense
Sharks Can stop anyone, but forwards lack defensive mindset | Lions Strong, steady, and physical, but speed questionable |
Advantage: EVEN
Goaltending
