Classic game and a great comeback.... I have never seen a team score three goals when they have pulled their netminder yet.... there was a feeling of inevitability when the first went in, this team might occasionally frustrate but they are winners. Without Mosey and Haddad we lacked a bit of spark, and it was clear that the Flames were desperate for a win so.... for once it was a physical battle against the Flames. There were some monster hits throughout, notably by Schiestel, with the officials (bar a few calls) letting it all go.
I thought we were unlucky to be 3-0 down, nobody has any idea how the first got through Bowns, it looked impossible to score, whilst the second was a wild bounce after Bowns stopped the initial shot. Flames were worth a lead, but three was harsh.
Then came the comeback, Bowns dives for the bench and the excellent Hedden pulls one back, another scramble and a second goes in then.... after what seems like an age Martin scoops the third into the net. Pandemonium ensued.
Frankly, I am not gutted Flames won the shootout, Akkered’s two PS were worthy of winning any shootout, and a point should be viewed as one gained. Schiestel was outstanding and was Joey Martin but special credit to Sam Duggan, on limited shifts he caused havoc.
If we win the league by a point, this is where we will say we won it.
I thought we were unlucky to be 3-0 down, nobody has any idea how the first got through Bowns, it looked impossible to score, whilst the second was a wild bounce after Bowns stopped the initial shot. Flames were worth a lead, but three was harsh.
Then came the comeback, Bowns dives for the bench and the excellent Hedden pulls one back, another scramble and a second goes in then.... after what seems like an age Martin scoops the third into the net. Pandemonium ensued.
Frankly, I am not gutted Flames won the shootout, Akkered’s two PS were worthy of winning any shootout, and a point should be viewed as one gained. Schiestel was outstanding and was Joey Martin but special credit to Sam Duggan, on limited shifts he caused havoc.
If we win the league by a point, this is where we will say we won it.