SNAKES VERSUS LAKERS: THE SHOWDOWN

INNISFIL, ON ? The stretch run is a common thing in any hockey league, sometimes predictable and other times suspenseful. The Bradford Rattlers have been the spear heads of the league from the beginning of the GMHL, but all that might change. When Bradford comes to visit this Friday in Innisfil it could be a battle for first place in the South Division. This is unheard of for the Rattlers as in the last two seasons Bradford ran away with the John Klinck Award.

Not only could this decide first place, it will also determine the winner of these two rivals series. To date in the four games these two teams have played they are tied with two wins apiece. Both teams obtained there victories once at home and once on the road which means that not one team seems to have the advantage.

The last time we saw the Rattlers, Innisfil dominated the scoreboard defeating them 5-1 at home. Let it be a reminder that in that game the Rattlers did not have the scoring punch of Adam Palm, Sam Odell and Jacob Lokatt. Regardless of these players missing in the lineup the game, Innisfil has proven to be a scoring gem themselves with the second most goals for in the league behind the South Muskoka Shield.

Game time is 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Innisfil Recreational Complex in Barclay.