Game Recaps
Zeek Korman put on a clinic as Event Imaging edged out Sunny Gym, 5-4. Korman’s fingerprints were all over this game with a goal and three assists, and he finishes the night as the league's top playmaker. His opening goal set the tone, and it was his distribution that kept Event Imaging ahead. Event Imaging stormed to a 2-0 lead thanks to efforts from Korman and Rob Arama. But Leon Osiel fired back for Sunny Gym with two clutch goals that evened the score at two apiece. Osiel was a bright spot in an otherwise sluggish start for Sunny Gym , showing poise where others faltered. Despite the spark from Osiel, it was Arama again who broke the tie, scoring his second goal and setting off another scoring spree for Event Imaging. Joel Nadel and Josh Akler added insurance goals, putting them comfortably ahead before Josh Suttner and Cory Mintz narrowed the gap late on. After tonight's action, Sunny Gym finds themselves at seventh in early standings while Event Imaging sits comfortably with an opening win at fourth place.
Chaim Pressman delivered a masterclass performance as FIX Lighting Services beat Manna, securing a 5-3 victory with Pressman notching a hat trick. Moshe Oziel set the tone, scoring first and adding another for good measure. But it was Pressman who stole the show, breaking the 1-1 deadlock with his first goal and sealing the win with his third, earning a spot right behind Jamie Klayman on the league's point leaderboard. Manna fought back valiantly. Josh Ouzzan matched Oziel stride for stride, with setups from Manny Callan, first leveling the score at 1-1 and later cutting it to 2-3. Corey Altbaum chipped in as well, slicing into FIX Lighting Services’s lead to bring it to 3-4. Yet every time Manna seemed poised for a comeback, Pressman had other plans. In goal, Cole Kerbel was solid for FIX Lighting Services and even added an assist to his name, coordinating well with Pressman’s efforts. As FIX Lighting Services walks away victorious, they’ll look to Pressman to keep this early momentum alive. Meanwhile, Manna will need tighter defense if they hope to bounce back next game.
David Orlan rose to the occasion, ensuring Memorable Investments walked away with a hard-earned point in their 3-3 stalemate against David Ohayon Insurance. Mozie Elmaleh got the ball rolling for David Ohayon Insurance, notching two goals in rapid succession — first courtesy of Jake Anidjar's assist, then from Samuel Keslassy's setup. But Memorable Investments wasn't about to roll over. Josh Finewax sparked Memorable Investments's comeback with a goal off Mike Shriqui's feed, injecting some much-needed life into their offense. Shriqui struck again, assisting David Orlan as he leveled the scoreline at two apiece. Mikael Anidjar momentarily put David Ohayon Insurance back on top with a goal fed by Jake Anidjar, but Orlan wasn't finished. He capped off the evening with his second goal, this time thanks to Sam Small's assist, securing the draw. At night's end, both teams find themselves neck-and-neck in the standings with one point each. Meanwhile, Elmaleh's two-goal display sets him up as one of the league’s early surprise standouts. Can Orlan and Elmaleh maintain their momentum? Only time will tell.
Meir Benlezrah put 3D Renovations on his back and delivered an electrifying performance, netting a hat trick in their commanding 5-2 win over KFG Law. Benlezrah's night started with his first goal, off a slick pass from Benyamin Cohen, setting the tone at 2-0. 3D Renovations 's offensive prowess was on full display as they stormed to a 3-0 lead, with Meir (J) Cohen adding a third. KFG Law showed signs of life with Dave Lantz getting them on the board and Kevin Siegel cutting the deficit to one. However, their rally was short-lived. Benlezrah wasn't done. He responded with two more goals, stamping out any hope of a comeback and securing a share of second place in league scoring by night's end. After tonight’s games, Benlezrah stands tall among league leaders with four points—three goals and one assist. 3D Renovations 's emphatic start raises eyebrows; if they keep this up, their opponents might have a real problem on their hands this season.
Jamie Klayman erupted for a hat trick and two assists, driving Allan Small Financial Group to a decisive 7-4 victory over Channel 1 Media. Klayman didn’t waste time making his presence felt, opening the scoring with his first of three goals thanks to Mark Siboni's assist. Allan Small Financial Group surged to a quick three-goal lead, asserting dominance early on. Despite mounting a spirited comeback with goals from Jordan Bizouati and Sean Eskenazi, Channel 1 Media couldn't keep pace. Michael Katz was the heartbeat of their offense, contributing on three of their four goals. But any hopes of a full comeback were dashed as Siboni and Ryan Levman each found the back of the net to seal the win for Allan Small Financial Group. After tonight's action, Klayman sits atop the league scoring chart with five points. Katz isn't far behind, showcasing his playmaking abilities with four points. For Channel 1 Media, it's back to the drawing board as they search for their first win while Allan Small Financial Group enjoys an early taste of success in this young season.
