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Labatt out-duels Enforcers for 2-1 win: For the second consecutive game, Labatt Blue played a strong defensive game. This time around, on the strength of goals from Joel Maki and Gary Pagdilao, the end result was a 2-1 victory. Rick Seis stopped all but one of the New Enforcer's 21 shots to net his third win of the season.

Flow and tempo dictated by Blue: From the start, the Blue set the tone of the game, giving little space for the Enforcers to skate and keeping the play away from their own end. The Enforcers broke through for the first score of the game mid-way through the second period, but Labatt responded less than a minute later and scored the go-ahead goal with just over four minutes left in the second. The defense held to close out the game, including a strong penalty kill late in the third period led by Farooz Alikhan and Scott Mirer.

Strong puck movement from D forward: Labatt's blueliners continued their strong play with reliable D-to-D passes as well as good movement up to the forwards. Joel Maki was especially effective on the back-check, helping the defense keep things under control in their own zone.

Jerseys sharp in debut: Thanks to Farooz and to Paul Gibson, Labatt skated in their new reversible Labatt Blue logo jerseys Sunday night. This stylish look, touting the team's twin passions of beer and hockey, helped strengthen the appearance that the players knew what they were doing on the ice. Without a doubt, these sporty threads will make a huge difference at the team's appearance March 17 at the Shark Tank in San Jose.

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