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LIVE SHL PLAYOFF HOCKEY ACTION

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S24 ROUND 1

MANHATTAN RAGE

VERSUS

HAMILTON STEELHAWKS

Game 5 - SERIES TIED 2-2

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Welcome to Copps Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario, the home of the SHL Hamilton Steelhawks!

Today we have game 5 of this fantastic series which has showcased some of the best hockey talent in the world!

Hamilton took game 1 in a high-scoring affair, Muerto had 4 goals and Simons had 5 points for the Hawks in a 7-5 win.

Manhattan played a classic road game in game 2, stifling the Hawks offense as they evened it up 3-2 with the overtime goal by the dynamic Merica.

In Game 3, the Rage took over and absolutely dominated Hamilton in a 3-0 win, and looked to have control of the series.

In Game 4, Manhattan had a 3-goal lead going into the third, and saw it evaporate as Simons worked his Hat-Trick magic and led his team to a 5-4 OT win to even the series.

Tonight, the series continues with both teams looking to take the lead and be one step closer to advancing.

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KEYS TO THE GAME

Hamilton: Griffin Simons has emerged as a truly elite player this season and has been the catalyst for everything good that happens for the Steelhawks. Can he maintain his torrid pace?

Manhattan: CJ James is one of the best goaltenders in the league, but he's been bipolar this series so far, at times looking world-class and at other times looking like the second coming of Aboud Chamas. His team needs good CJ to show up!


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X-Factors:

Hamilton: Arthur Grosberg is possibly the best third line player in the game - he led the league with times named first star, getting the nod 9 times. He'sbeen quiet so far, will he break out tonight?

Manhattan: Barney Stinson was a high-priced free agent acquired to bolster the Rage blueline, and he has delivered. He's capable of taking control of the game every time he hits the ice, let's see if he can do it in game 5!

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Starting Lines:


For Manhattan Rage


For Hamilton Steelhawks


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PBP will begin at 3:00 PM EST TODAY!!