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The Surrey Czechmates (36W-32L-9T- 84PTS) Currently 7th in Conference.

It's been a year in which injuries really took there toll on the Surrey Czechmates. Holding #1 spot in the league for almost half the season, the team has been plagued with injuries which has had the team riddled with different line combinations and others playing off wing. While the Mates have clinched a playoff berth, critics are wondering how this team will fair against there first round opponents. With both top centermen, Jeff Stacer and Jos Akick, out for a week with injuries, the Mates are hoping for there return once the stage is set for game one.

Jon Krakofsky, currently with 47 goals, could still muster up the 50 plateau mark by seasons end , Jon will be one to watch this playoffs. Linemate, Ari Matilainen (29G-37A-66PTS) has been the teams best offensive defensive forward, his +26 status currently has him leading the team. Ari will be required to perform even better once facing opponents battling for the cup.

The biggest issue of concern has been the play of goaltender Xavier Labelle. Has he played to much of the regular season to be at the peak of his game? Currently with a 3.44 GAA, and .875 SV%, Labelle will have to find a second wind because it's not ging to get any easier from here.

CZECHMATES STATS AFTER 25 GAMES THIS SEASON
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Powerplay: (1rst) with a 24.6% average.
Penalty Kill: (2nd) with a 87.5% average.
Penalties: (14th)
Team Scoring: (3rd) with 3.67 goals per game.
Team Defence: (2nd) with a 2.59 goals against average.
Shots For: (10th) with 26.7 per game.
Shots Against: (5th) with 25.4 per game.
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CZECHMATES STATS AFTER 78 GAMES THIS SEASON
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Powerplay: (4th) with a 18.8% average.
Penalty Kill: (10th) with a 83% average.
Penalties: (16th)
Team Scoring: (10th) with 3.28 goals per game.
Team Defence: (12th) with a 3.12 goals against average.
Shots For: (8th) with 25.7 per game.
Shots Against: (6th) with 25.0 per game.
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Clearly this club has it's work cut out for them, whomever they may face in the first round. But until then, I'm Rusty Nailes reporting, we'll have another Mates report at seasons end. Now back to your regular scheduled programming..... Men men men men menlllly men men men.