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The Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League playoffs got underway at the PCC Hockey Rink, with Appleby securing a dramatic come-from-behind victory over ACT in the opening match. Appleby's 4-3 win gives them an early lead in the series.
The game was a tense and closely contested affair, with both teams battling hard for every goal.
ACT drew first blood in the first period, with Adam Mattatall putting them ahead 1-0. However, Appleby quickly responded, leveling the score at 1-1 through a goal from Chris Merritt.
The second period saw the lead change hands. Appleby took the lead for the first time, with Merritt scoring his second goal. However, ACT showed their fighting spirit, scoring twice through Chris Cairns and Theo Caimassidis to regain a 3-2 advantage.
The third period provided the decisive drama. Merritt completed his hat-trick, bringing Appleby level at 3-3. Then, Nathan Ische scored the crucial winning goal for Appleby, securing the 4-3 victory and giving his team the series lead.
Appleby's ability to come from behind, particularly with Merritt's hat-trick, was key to their success. The result sets the stage for a potentially exciting and closely fought playoff series.
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