Wednesday, June 1, 2011

2010-11 Season Highlights


  • Longtime New York captain Buenos Frederno is traded to the Celtic Warriors.
  • Joe Murdock becomes only the second player in league history to score 500 goals.
  • Dave Westover, after a 3-year retirement, returns to the Dallas Wilderness.
  • Warriors All-Star defenseman Corey Clark suffers a career-ending leg injury in a December game against the Wilderness.
  • The Toronto Freezer's Darren Reid, in his first full season back from a concussion, scores 100 goals.
  • The Freezers finish first overall, earning a first round bye.
  • The Vancouver Killer Whales play poorly down the stretch, costing them a playoff spot.
  • The Dallas Wilderness take top spot in the West Division on the last day of the season.
  • The first round of the playoffs feature two big upsets as the New York Comets defeat the Montreal Warriors in 5, while the LA Admirals shock the Bulls in 7.
  • In the Semifinals, the Freezers sweep the Comets while the Wilderness knock out the Admirals in 5.
  • In game 1 of the Finals, Nathan Barker's two goals lead the Freezers in a comeback win over the Wilderness.
  • In game 2, the Freezers once again come back, this time from a 4-0 deficit, to take a 2-0 series lead.
  • After taking game 3 6-4, the Freezers finally complete the sweep, winning their 4th Lego Cup and their 3rd in 4 years.