Gangsters Hockey Club takes the series with a convincing 3-0 sweep over Gooper Troopers. The narrative of this matchup was one of pure offensive calibration and sustained pressure, as the Gangsters never scored fewer than 6 goals in a single contest. After a dominant 8-2 statement win in Game 1, the Gangsters weathered a brief push from the Troopers in Game 2 before pulling away 8-4, eventually closing out the series in Game 3 with a 6-3 victory that featured a staggering possession advantage.
The series was defined by the historic production of xHoodler, who was practically untouchable on the right wing. He tallied 13 goals and 18 points across just 3 games, including a 6-goal outburst in the opener and a combined 25 hits to lead the physical charge. Lup l7l was the engine in the middle, facilitating the attack with 9 assists and a 60% faceoff win rate, while Peck l87 l anchored the blue line with 8 assists and a massive 26 hits. On the Troopers' side, JP Nasty provided the most resistance, accounting for 5 goals and 7 points, often serving as the only consistent source of offense against a suffocating Gangsters defense.
The statistical story of the series centers on a massive discrepancy in puck possession and shot volume. Gangsters Hockey Club controlled the flow of play for 2,148 seconds of Time on Attack compared to the Troopers' 1,330, allowing them to outshoot their opponents 75-63 over the 3 games. This relentless cycle game wore down Washedbob, who despite making 76 saves, was frequently left out to dry by a defense that struggled to clear the zone. The Gangsters' special teams also played a role in the sweep, finishing 3/6 on the power play and effectively neutralizing the Troopers' transition game to prevent any momentum shifts.
