Game 4: Math Trumps History, Nomads Continue Win Streak

In a hard-fought game last night, the Nomads beat the Mongrels 9-6. Nomads took an early and sizeable 3-0 lead which, unfortunately in typical Nomads style, they then gave up by allowing the Mongrels four unanswered goals. For most of the game, Mongrels would jump ahead with a one-point lead whenever the Nomads tied the score. With about 4 minutes left on the clock, the Nomads tied the score 6-6. Then Nomads got a break when forward, Sean Hyde, fired a fast knuckle ball outside the 2-point range, giving the Nomads an 8-6 lead. Two minutes later, the Nomads secured their lead and the win with one more goal, ending the game 9-6.

The Nomads have strengthened their hold on first place, now holding the coveted position for a record three weeks in a row (the old record being zero weeks). While nothing is certain at this point in the season, if the Nomads can manage one more win in the remaining three games, they will more than likely secure at least a record-setting second place finish. But if Chance looks on favorably, the Nomads may accomplish something that until this time seemed unattainable: win the series title.

Next week, the Nomads face off against ATSC, the second place team from the higher National Division. While the odds may be against the Nomads in the upcoming match, with the recent run of luck it may be foolish to predict how it can turn out.

And on final thought, if the Nomads actually manage to win the series title and consequentially usher in Armageddon, we can take comfort in the fact that this won't happen until at least the Tuesday after Christmas, which is Boxing Day. Sorry England, Canada, and Australia.