Tonight's game between the Red Army and Prestige Worldwide features more plots, subplots, and sub-subplots than the entire second season of Lost (yes, now that I've begun watching the critically acclaimed show I can finally make the long anticipated references). We here at the R.A.D. originally planned on making a top ten list to have some fun with the season finale, but since our fixed budget gives us limiting funding, we could only afford three items. But hey, it's better than Leno, who would make no list and make us change our URL.
#3: Point Races
There is a lot of fire power in tonight's game, and with it, a lot of players whose stat ledger boasts some pretty gaudy numbers. In fact, three of the top four scorers in the division will be lacing them up at 10 pm EST tonight. Mike Dignazio leads the division with 40 points, Ben Breiterman is tied for 2nd with 39, and in 4th place with 37 points is the two time reigning points champion, Mark Hendricks. What's even more interesting is that never in the Red Army's history has a different player won the team scoring race when Mark Hendricks was on the roster. The way things are going, with Breiterman and Hendricks assisting on nearly all of each other's goals, it will be tough for Hendricks to gain two points on his comrade. Still, I think everyone in Comradeland is just hoping to see #1 and #2 be Red Army players, with the order being arbitrary.
#2: Playoff Seeding
Neither team tonight is locked into their playoff position. The Red Army needs a point to clinch the 2nd seed, while PW needs a win to move from 5th place to 4th place. Of course, for PW, they will play Daggermouth regardless of tonight's outcome, it's just a matter of who has home rink advantage, and, if you are someone who possesses any common sense, you know that that means absolutely nothing this time of the year.
#1: The Soviet Tuxedo
It's the second installment in this storied trophy's history, and both teams want it. A win tonight would ensure bragging rights through the off-season (unless the teams, like they normally do, meet in the postseason). The trophy will be in the building tonight, and as the Soviets have shown time and time again, when a prize (see: championship t-shirts) is in the building, the Soviets are tough to beat.
Tonight is more than a season finale. It's a playoff game before the playoffs. It's a time to make sure the good habits are shining and the bad habits are dead. I can't amp it up anymore, so I'll let Samuel L Jackson, a man of great wisdom, pump you up with this.
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