Sunday, June 1, 2008

2007-08 Season Highlights


  • The three division alignment is abandoned.
  • The league introduces new uniforms for all 11 teams featuring increased protection for players.
  • After Mike Patcek retires, the Calgary Bulls sign goaltender Mark Davis to a 5-year contract.
  • Rage superstar Derek Eyepatch suffers a career-ending cuncussion just 4 games into the season after taking a devastating hit from Comets' rookie defenseman Colin Blake.
  • After much speculation that he would retire, Joe Murdock finally returns to the Freezers in January.
  • Boston Blazers forward Kyle Anderson is suspended 6 games for sucker-punching Flames goaltender Scott Moroson.
  • The Halifax Giants miss the playoffs for the first time in their history.
  • Despite a breakout season from Justin Gray, the Blazers miss the playoffs for the 4th straight year. 
  • The Bulls, Killer Whales, and Warriors are back in the post-season after missing it in 2007
  • In the first round of the playoffs, the Freezers face the Comets for the 5th straight year, beating them in 4 straight games.
  • Also in the first round, the Mets require the full 7 games to knock off the Flames, the Wilderness defeat the Warriors in 6 games, while the Bulls defeat the Killer Whales in a nasty 6-game series.
  • In the second round, the Freezers defeat the defending champion Mets in a tough 7-game series, while the Bulls upset the Wilderness in 5 games.
  • The Freezers and Bulls each win 2 games at home, bringing the finals to a 2-2 tie.
  • After the Freezers win the pivotal game 5 at home, Sean MacDonald's overtime goal in game 6 gives the Freezers their second Lego Cup and their first since 2003.