Oct. 17-20, 2024 Sabers Two-Game Winning Streak!

The San Diego Sabers faced the Long Beach Bombers at Lakewood Ice on Thursday, October 17, 2024 for Game 1 of the three-game series. After the Sabers lost 6-2 against the Long Beach Bombers, the team traveled back home to Icetown Carlsbad for Game 2 and Game 3 of the series. The Sabers faced the Ontario Jr. Reign on Friday, October 18, 2024 for Game 2 of their three-game series. Game 2 ended with a hard fought first win for the San Diego Sabers against the Ontario Jr. Reign after winning with a final score of 3-2. They then faced the Lake Tahoe Lakers for the first time in the 2024-2025 regular season in Game 3 of the series which took place on Sunday, October 20, 2024 Game 3 resulted in a Sabers’ 4-2 victory.

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Game 1: Long Beach Bombers 6, San Diego Sabers 2

The first period remained scoreless despite both teams having a few power play opportunities. The Long Beach Bombers struck first with a goal 44 seconds into the second period and would score another two goals before the San Diego Sabers decided to do a goalie change midway through the period. Unfortunately, the Sabers’ goalie change from Carson McDonald to Mikhail Saratovtsev was not able to fully stop the Long Beach Bombers’ momentum as they were able to score another two goals on Saratovtsev and extend their lead to 5-0. Towards the end of the second period, the Sabers were able to get onto the board after Knut Hornkvist scored a thrilling power play goal that was assisted by Aidan Cosgrove (5-1). The Long Beach Bombers opened up the third period and made it a five-goal game once again (6-1). Sam Bailey answered back with a power play goal in the middle of the period which cut the goal-deficit by 4. The Sabers made a great effort to make a comeback in the third period, however, the Long Beach Bombers were able to secure a 6-2 win with strong goaltending by Ethan Fitzgerald and Magnus Lowham recording his second hat-trick of the season. 

Friday, October 18, 2024

Game 2: San Diego Sabers 3, Ontario Jr. Reign 2

The San Diego Sabers’s resilience and determination to secure their first win against Ontario Jr. Reign after an unfortunate Game 1 loss fueled the Sabers’ momentum throughout this matchup. After the Jr. Reign struck first and scored a little over halfway through the first period, Sabers’ Sammy Albano answered back and scored the game-tying goal (1-1). Knut Hornkvist extended the Sabers’ lead by one-goal after successfully scoring on their power play opportunity (2-1). Although the Jr. Reign did answer back, this didn't phase the Sabers as they were able to regain their one-goal lead after Briar Dickson scored with 2 seconds left in the second period. The Sabers were able to hold onto their lead and take the crown from the Jr. Reign after a scoreless third period. Both goaltenders had great performances today, however, Sabers’ Viktor Pasztor came out on top after saving 52 out of 54 shots on goal. Overall, it was a great, valiant effort by the San Diego Sabers to secure this hard fought win against the Jr. Reign. 

Sunday, October 20, 2024

Game 3: San Diego Sabers 4, Lake Tahoe Lakers 2

The San Diego Sabers entered their first game against the Lake Tahoe Lakers with confidence and eagerness to extend their winning streak. Sabers’ Briar Dickson answered back and tied the game after the Lakers scored the first goal of the game about 5 minutes into the first period (1-1). Caleb Murray extended the Sabers’ lead and made it a one-goal game after scoring late into the first period. Despite the Lakers tying the game during the second period to momentarily make it a 2-2 game, the Sabers’ made a huge comeback in the third period. Sabers’ Liam Krupcyznski scored the short handed game winning goal early in the third period and Sammy Albano closed out the game with an empty net insurance goal. Viktor Pasztor, the Sabers’ goaltender, was able to secure the 4-2 win for the San Diego Sabers after saving 51 out of 53 shots on goal. This 4-2 victory for the Sabers continued their two-game win streak. 

Although the start of the series did not go in the Sabers’ favor in Game 1 of the three-game series, they came back strong and achieved their win against the Ontario Jr. Reign on Friday, October 18, 2024 and against the Lake Tahoe Lakers on Sunday, October 20, 2024. Their determination to keep their win streak alive will continue to fuel the team as they go into their scheduled games this weekend.

The scheduled for this weekend’s games: 

Game 1 | Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | Carlsbad Icetown (Home)

• The Lake Tahoe Lakers (11-3-1-0) will face the San Diego Sabers (7-5-0-0) on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 1:00 PM PDT. This game will be located at Carlsbad Icetown.

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Game 2 | Friday, October 25, 2024 | Iceoplex Simi Valley (Away)

• The Ventura Vikings (3-7-0-1) will face the San Diego Sabers (7-5-0-0) on Friday, October 25, 2024 at 7:30 PM PDT. This game will be located at Iceoplex Simi Valley.

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Game 3 | Sunday, October 26, 2024 | Carlsbad Icetown (Home)

• The Long Beach Bombers (2-10-1-0) will face the San Diego Sabers (7-5-0-0) on Sunday, October 26, 2024 at 8:00 PM PDT. This game will be located at Carlsbad Icetown.

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