Flyers on a roll to begin the second round

The second round of the NHL playoffs is around the corner and the Flyers are on a roll. One might wonder how they could be playing so well without their star captain Eric Lindros and head coach Roger BRIAN O'CONNELL Neilson. Well, it is very simple. The team has just come together without Lindros and are playing some phenomenal hockey. That was so well exemplified when the Flyers tore apart the Buffalo Sabres, winning the series four games to one. That series was spectacular with some great hockey played. But, there were some real cheap shots by the Sabres.

But, what was most impressive was the Flyers' ability to get the puck past goalie Dominik Hasek, the "Dominator", who less than dominated the Flyers in this series. The defense has really stepped up for the team and did a great job on the power play.

Rookie goalie Brian Boucher had an outstanding first round for the Flyers. He was so attentive on the quick plays made by the Sabres. There were a few times when the defense was a little off and the Sabres had several opportunities to score, but Boucher scrambled all over the ice to stop every shot, or just about every shot. So, there is no reason to put Vanbiesbrouck in goal anytime soon. Boucher for the second round is a lock.

Coach Roger Neilson, or as he is now called, assistant coach Roger Neilson, is back from his recovery from cancer treatment. There was a huge talk about whether he should return as head coach or as an assistant coach. Some people argued that since Neilson was the head coach, he should return as head coach. However, others argued that

Last week's results for Cabrini sports

by Crystal Davis staff writer

Women's Lacrosse

On Tuesday, April 18th, the women's lacrosse team played against Rosemont College at that that team's home field. The women won with a crushing victory of 21- 7.

On Thursday, April 20, the team won again in a match against Villa Julie, in Maryland, with a score of 10-9.

Men's Lacrosse

Men's Lacrosse was also victorious last week. The team was successful in a match against Montclaire State on April 19th. The team walked away with a t9-9 victory

On Saturday, April 22, the men lost to Westchester University with a score of 15-7.

Men's Tennis

Men's tennis played Rowan College on Monday, April 17th and won with a score of 7-2. The team also played Savannah College, on Tuesday, April 18th, but they lost with a score of 6-3.

Softball

The softball team suffered their first loss last week, but the team beat Wesley to leave their record at 34- 7 overall and 21-1 in the PAC.

interim head coach Craig Ramsay should remain as the head coach because the team is on a roll since he has taken over. But the decision was just made this week that Neilson will stay on as assistant coach. Great move, Bob Clarke.

Now, the Flyers have the second round beginning tonight versus the Pittsburgh Penguins at the First Union Center. The Penguins did not win a game against the Flyers during the regular season. But, that does not matter at all since the playoffs are the "real season" to the players. They do not care about the regular season because the playoffs are far more intense.

But now, hockey fans, all we can do is sit back and hope that the Flyers will carry their outstanding team play from the first round to the second round. It will probably happen because this team has dedicated players who are committed to playing their very best. So, let's relax and enjoy the games.

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