SAINTS LOSE TO HARD RUNNING BLUES

The Quebec Saints concluded their back to back road trip to Toronto with a narrow loss to the top of the table Central Blues last Saturday. The undermanned Saints called on some help from their Angels, Eagles and Gargoyle friends to take on the Blues. The match started off as a goal for goal battle - but the hard running Blues with a little boost of talent in their own ranks managed to skip away to a three goal break and seemingly have the game under control. Sensational efforts by Cam Stark, Ash Gasperino, Lindsay Belzie and Mat Wilson gave the Saints one last surge at the Blues in the final quarter drawing to within a few points but two late goals to the Navy Blues gave them enough to get over the line. Central Blues 6.8 (44) defeated the Quebec Saints 4.8 (32)
Match Report is here

TOP OF THE LADDER BATTLE THIS WEEK

The Quebec Saints will travel to Toronto this coming weekend to take on the Toronto Central Blues in what will be a battle for top spot on the Division 2 ladder. The two arch rival teams finished '09 first and second and will be battling to snare the "PARKER ANDERSON CUP" which is on the line. The Central Blues have stepped up their Division 2 program this year and have emerged as premiership favourites while the Saints have a distinctly different look blooding seven new players un round one. The game will be the fifth head to head between the two clubs, the Saints currently having the edge at three games to one, 2-0 at home in Ottawa and 1-1 on the road in Toronto. The match will kick off at 2PM at the University of Toronto field.

CENTRAL BLUES ON TOP IN DIVISION 2

The Central Blues Division 2 team has moved into top spot and possibly premiership favourtism with a crushing 73 to 15 victory over the Etobicoke Roos in round 2. Blues Captain Chris 'Campa' Vella (pictured above) has this year a full list of players to choose from aswell as a significant boost from the newly formed women's team. The Saints, early season favourites for the flag managed a gritty win over the Roos in round 1 but will get a chance to measure up against the reborn Blues on May 29th in the PARKER ANDERSON Cup match. The Saints have an impressive 3-1 win/loss record against the Navy Blue but will remember all too well leading last years match at 3 qtr time before the Blues stormed home to victory.

ROUND 1 KICKS OFF WITH TWO THRILLERS

The 2010 ECAFL season got underway today with a triple header at Parc Cluny in Laval. Under picture perfect skies the Montreal Saints took on the Pointe Claire Power in game 1. The Saints were able to withstand a late last quarter surge by the Power and hold on for a 6 point win. A controversial last second goal by the Saints was disallowed due to a timekeeping error
Game 1
Saints 4.0 7.2 11.2 13.3 (81) defeated the Power 2.3 4.4 7.8 11.9 (75)
Goals: Saints - M.Wilson 5, C.Ferreri 3, A.Legault 2, M.Lacy 2, N.Switzer 1
Power - C.Beaman 4, C.Lagace 2, M.Legault 2, R.Oxley 1, P.Barrow 1, G.Bretiere 1.
Game 2
With reduced numbers the womens game was turned into a mixed affair. It didn't stop a see-saw match that saw the Angels 8.3 (51) defeat the Devils 4.8 (32)
Goals: Angels - A.Legault 5, M.Legault 2, L.Carbonneau 1
Devils - L.Belzie 2, D.Anderson 1, Roasty 1.
Game 3
The Power backed up for the second match and used the experience of the game 1's nailbiter to outlast the defending champion Laval Bombers
Power 2.1 6.3 8.5 13.5 (83) defeated Bombers 3.3 6.3 10.3 11.5 (71)
Goals: Power - C.Beaman 6, N.Pouessel 3, G.Bretiere 2, T.Nixon 1, M.Legault 1
Bombers - D.Haverhoek 4, S.Blight 3, D.Wilson 2, D.Anderson 1, N.Switzer 1*.

SAINTS GRIND OUT TOUGH FIRST ROUND WIN

The Quebec Saints travelled down the 401 this weekend to open their OAFL Division 2 season against the Etobicoke Roos in Toronto. Wearing their 'clash' strip of yellow and gold the Saints took an early lead holding off a determined Roo's team before taking home the four premiership points 8.11 (59) to the Roos 3.3 (21).
For the complete OAFL Division 2 Round 1 ladder click here
For player statistics from Round 1 click here