The Reno Ice Adult League Summer 2024 Playoffs continued last night. Last night was the RIAL Summer 2024 C-League Semifinals. Both of those games were played back to back. In the first RIAL Summer 2024 C-League Semifinal game, the number one seed Desert Dogs played the number four seed Murder Hornets. In the second RIAL Summer 2024 C-League Semifinal game, the number two seed Black Ox played the number three seed Tahoe Tessies. The RIAL Summer 2024 B-League Semifinals are tonight. In the first RIAL Summer 2024 B-League Semifinal game, the number one seed Carson City Hyundai will play the number four seed Swift Institute. In the second RIAL Summer 2024 B-League Semifinal game, the number two seed Cruz Construction will play the number three seed Reno Fire Hosers B. All of the RIAL Summer 2024 Championship games will be played on Sunday, August 25th, as part of Championship Sunday.
#1 Desert Dogs vs #4 Murder Hornets | C-League Semifinals
In the first Reno Ice Adult League Summer 2024 C-League Semifinal game the number one seed Desert Dogs played the number four seed Murder Hornets. This game is a rematch from last seasons playoffs. They both won one game against each other during the regular season. The Murder Hornets are the only team to beat the Desert Dogs in regulation during the regular season. The Desert Dogs won five of their last five regular season games. They finished the regular season with a six game winning streak. The desert Dogs lost in the RIAL C-League Championship game last season. The Murder Hornets only won one of their last five regular season games. They finished the regular season with three straight losses. The Murder Hornets were eliminated by the Desert Dogs in the Semifinals last season.
The score was tied at 1-1 after the first period. The score was 2-1 Desert Dogs after the second period. The Murder Hornets scored the only goal in the third period to force overtime. During the regular season, RIAL games that are tied after the third period go straight into a shootout. During the postseason, RIAL games that are tied after the third period have an overtime period followed by a shootout. Neither team scored in overtime. The Desert Dogs won the game in a shootout. The final score was 3-2 Desert Dogs. This was the first game of the RIAL Summer 2024 Playoffs to go to overtime. The Desert Dogs have advanced to the RIAL Summer 2024 C-League Championship game. The Murder Hornets have been eliminated from the playoffs. After this game, the Desert Dogs were waiting on the results of the second RIAL Summer 2024 C-League Semifinal game to see who they would play in the RIAL Summer 2024 D-League Championship game.
C-League bracket after first semifinal:
#2 Black Ox vs #3 Tahoe Tessies | C-League Semifinals
In the second Reno Ice Adult League Summer 2024 C-League Semifinal game the number two seed Black Ox played the number three seed Tahoe Tessies. They both won one game against each other during the regular season. Black Ox Won three of their last five regular season games. They finished the regular season with back to back wins. Black Ox were undefeated during regulation in the regular season. Black Ox were eliminated in the RIAL C-League Semifinals last season. The Tahoe Tessies won four of their last five regular season games. They finished the regular season with a loss. They did not make the playoffs last season.
The score was 2-0 Black Ox after the first period. The score was 3-1 Black Ox after the second period. The Tahoe Tessies scored two goals in the third period to tie the game. The score was 3-3 going into overtime. Black Ox scored in overtime to win the game. The final score was 4-3 Black Ox. This may be the first time that back to back have gone to overtime in the RIAL Playoffs. Black Ox have advanced to the RIAL Summer 2024 C-League Championship game. The Tahoe Tessies have been eliminated from the playoffs. The Desert Dogs will play Black Ox on Sunday, August 25th at 7:00 PM in the RIAL Summer 2024 C-League Championship game.
Current C-League bracket:
#1 Carson City Hyundai vs #4 Swift Institute | B-League Semifinals
In the first Reno Ice Adult League Summer 2024 B-League Semifinal game the number one seed Carson City Hyundai will play the number four seed Swift Institute. Carson City Hyundai won their only meeting during the regular season. Carson City Hyundai won three of their last five regular season games. They finished the regular season with a win. Carson City Hyundai did not qualify for the playoffs last seasons. The Swift Institute also won three of their last five regular season games. They finished the regular season with a loss. The Swift Institute are the defending RIAL B-League Champions. They have won the last four RIAL B-League Championships.
Regular season comparison:
| GP | W | L | SOL | GF | GA | GD | PTS | |
| #1 Carson City Hyundai | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 45 | 44 | +1 | 15 |
| #4 Swift Institute | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 61 | 46 | +15 | 13 |
Head to head comparison:
| GP | W | L | SOL | GF | GA | GD | PTS | |
| #1 Carson City Hyundai | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 2 |
| #4 Swift Institute | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 0 |
The first RIAL Summer 2024 B-League Semifinal game will be on Saturday, August 24th, 2024 at 8:45 PM. The winner will advance to the RIAL Summer 2024 B-League Championship game. The winner will face the winner of the second RIAL Summer 2024 B-League Semifinal game.
#2 Cruz Construction vs #3 Reno Frie Hosers B | B-League Semifinals
In the second Reno Ice Adult League Summer 2024 B-League Semifinal game the number two seed Cruz Construction will play the number three seed Reno Fire Hosers B. Cruz Construction won their only meeting during the regular season. Cruz Construction won all five of their last five regular season games. They finished the regular season with five wins in a row. Cruz Construction were eliminated in the RIAL B-League Semifinals last season. The Reno Fire Hosers B won three of their last five regular season games. They finished the regular season with a win. They were eliminated in the RIAL B-League Semifinals last season.
Regular season comparison:
| GP | W | L | SOL | GF | GA | GD | PTS | |
| #2 Cruz Construction | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 59 | 36 | +23 | 14 |
| #3 Reno Fire Hosers B | 10 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 78 | 43 | +35 | 14 |
Head to head comparison:
| GP | W | L | SOL | GF | GA | GD | PTS | |
| #2 Cruz Construction | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 7 | +3 | 2 |
| #3 Reno Fire Hosers B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 0 |
The second RIAL Summer 2024 B-League Semifinal game will be on Saturday, August 24th, 2024 at 10:15 PM. The winner will advance to the RIAL Summer 2024 B-League Championship game. The winner will face the winner of the first RIAL Summer 2024 B-League Semifinal game.
In the B-League, Carson City Hyundai, Cruz Construction, the Reno Fire Hosers, and the defending champions Swift Institute secured playoff spots. Silver State, 4 Seasons, the Slappy Gilmores, and the Outlaws were eliminated from playoff contention.
The number one seed Carson City Hyundai will take on the number four seed Swift Institute in the first RIAL Summer 2024 B-League Semifinal game on Saturday, August 24th, at 8:45 PM. The number two seed Cruz Construction will take on the number three seed Reno Fire Hosers B in the second RIAL Summer B-League Semifinal game on Saturday, August 24th, at 10:15 PM. The RIAL Summer 2024 B-League Championship game will be on Sunday, August 25th at 8:30 PM.
Carson City Hyundai won the RIAL Summer 2024 B-League regular season title. They won the regular season title with a record of 7-2-1 and 15 points. This is their second time winning the RIAL B-League regular season title.
Secured playoff spot: Carson City Hyundai, Cruz Construction, Reno Fire Hosers B, Swift Institute
Eliminated from playoff contention: Silver State, 4 Seasons, Slappy Gilmores, Outlaws
Final standings:
*top 4 teams make the playoffs
In the C-League, the Desert Dogs, Black Ox, and the Tahoe Tessies secured playoff spots. The Murder Hornets also advanced to the playoffs. The defending champions United Skates and Big Horn Tavern were eliminated from playoff contention.
The number one seed Desert Dogs will take on the number two seed Black Ox in the RIAL Summer 2024 C-League Championship game will be on Sunday, August 25th at 7:00 PM.
The Desert Dogs won the RIAL Summer 2024 C-League regular season title. They won the RIAL C-League regular season title with a record of 9-1-0 and 18 points. This is their second RIAL C-League regular season title.
Secured playoff spot: Desert Dogs, Black Ox, Tahoe Tessies
Advanced to playoffs: Murder Hornets
Eliminated from playoff contention: United Skates, Big Horn Tavern
Eliminated from playoffs: Murder Hornets, Tahoe Tessies
Advanced to championship: Desert Dogs, Black Ox
Final standings:
*top 4 teams make the playoffs
In the D-League, the defending champions Bangarang, Jurassic Pucks, Mid-Ice Crisis, and Q & D Construction secured playoff spots. The Trash Pandas, Battle Born, The Guardians, and the Reno Fire Hosers D were eliminated from playoff contention.
The number one seed Bangarang will take on the number three seed Mid-Ice Crisis in the RIAL Summer 2024 D-League Championship game on Sunday, August 25th at 5:30 PM.
Bangarang won the RIAL Summer 2024 D-League regular season title. They won the RIAL D-League regular season title with a record of 9-1-0 and 18 Points. This is their third RIAL D-League regular season title in a row. They have won four total RIAL regular season titles. They have won all four of their RIAL regular season titles in a row.
Secured playoff spot: Bangarang, Jurassic Pucks, Mid-Ice Crisis, Q & D Construction
Eliminated from playoff contention: Trash Pandas, Battle Born, The Guardians, Reno Fire Hosers D
Eliminated from playoffs: Q & D Construction, Jurassic Pucks
Advanced to championship: Bangarang, Mid-Ice Crisis
Final standings:
*top 4 teams make the playoffs
In the E-League, Mad Hops, Reno Pond Hockey, and Satan’s Gatekeepers secured playoff spots. Pure Luck also advanced to the playoffs. The Grrrowlers, and Holy Pucks were eliminated from playoff contention.
The number one seed Mad Hops will take on the number two seed Reno Pond Hockey in the RIAL Summer 2024 E-League Championship game on Sunday, August 22nd, at 4:00 PM.
Mad Hops won the RIAL Summer 2024 E-League regular season title. They won the RIAL E-League regular season title with a record of 9-0-1 and 19 points. This is their second RIAL E-League regular season title and first RIAL E-League regular season title since changing their name.
Secured playoff spot: Mad Hops, Reno Pond Hockey, Satan’s Gatekeepers
Advanced to the playoffs: Pure Luck
Eliminated from playoff contention: Grrrowlers, Holy Pucks
Eliminated from playoffs: Pure Luck, Satan’s Gatekeepers
Advanced to championship: Mad Hops, Reno Pond Hockey
Final Standings:
*top 4 teams make the playoffs
Saturday, August 24, 2024
8:45 PM | #1 Carson City Hyundai vs #4 Swift Institute | B-League Semifinal
-One seed vs four seed
-Winner moves on to B-League Championship
10:15 PM | #2 Carson City Hyundai vs #3 Reno Fire Hosers B | B-League Semifinal
-Two seed vs Three seed
-Winner moves on to B-League Championship
Sunday, August 25, 2024 (Championship Sunday)
4:00 PM | #1 Mad Hops vs #2 Reno Pond Hockey | E-League Championship
-RIAL Summer 2024 E-League Championship game
-Between RIAL Summer 2024 E-League Semifinal winners
-The winner will be the RIAL Summer 2024 E-League Champion
5:30 PM | #1 Bangarang vs #3 Mid-Ice Crisis | D-League Championship
-RIAL Summer 2024 D-League Championship game
-Between RIAL Summer 2024 D-League Semifinal winners
-The winner will be the RIAL Summwe 2024 D-League Champion
7:00 PM | #1 Desert Dogs vs #2 Black Ox | C-League Championship
-RIAL Summer 2024 C-League Championship game
-Between RIAL Summer 2024 C-League Semifinal winners
-The winner will be the RIAL Summer 2024 C-League Champion
8:30 PM | TBD vs TBD | B-League Championship
-RIAL Summer 2024 B-League Championship game
-Between RIAL Summer 2024 B-League Semifinal winners
-The winner will be the RIAL Summer 2024 B-League Champion
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