Game preview - Winnipeg Swarm at Halifax Schooners
Winnipeg coach John Bray is the best offensive mind in the game. Pair that mind with the beautiful robo-cannon arm of 2nd year QB of Kevin Frye (3-0-0) and you have the makings of a beautiful long term relationship. Grizzled veteran HB Sam Hensley (0-3-1) and WR Isiah Butler (2-2-2) and former pole vaulter Phillipa Pippy (2-0-1) round out an excellent set of of skill players - but can Bray scheme his way out of a relatively weak OL?
Halifax had fairly rough luck in the draft, especially late.
The Halifax defense looks to be stout against the run with Serbian LB Dragutin Kordic (0-3-2) and DL bull Jamari McDowell (2-3-0) leading the way. Their offense is led by experienced Russian WR Bogdaska Faustov (2-1-2) and French Canadian QB Musette Desaulniers(2-0-0).
GAME LOG
Pretty tight game with some big defensive plays. HB Cott carrying the offensive load for Halifax. Winnipeg's offense has moved well but unable to land a killer blow.
WPG leads 26-22 after three possessions each, heading into T20.
WPG DB Vickery seemingly sets his team up for a chance to win with a huge late pass deflection, but HAL DL Tellier closes out his monster game by stuffing a runner in the backfield for a safety. HAL then closes the game out with a slow, methodical drive keyed by a timely saving catch from Faustov.
Final HAL 31 - WPG 26
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