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Game Notes
- The Dynamiters have a 4-2 record at home, and a 6-1 record on the road. Which is different from their performance during the regular season: 11-10-2-2-1 on the road, and 21-4-0-1 at home.
- Tyson Brouwer got the start in net. Beaver Valley went with their 19yo rookie goalie Drake Poirer, who went 19-7 during the regular season and posted a 2.88 GAA, and .908 SV%.
- Injuries/Scratches: Mallard, Roy, Lane, Pagura.
- 975 in attendance
- Highlights at the bottom
1st
Beaver Valley came out flying, scoring two goals in the first 10 minutes. The arena was quiet. The Dynamiter went on the PP with three minutes left. With a very disorganized passing play by the Nitro's, the puck landed on Saretsky's stick who skated to the slot and fired one home. IMO, Kimberley was lucky to escape 2-1, as they were outshot 8-0 until the PP. Beaver Valley led in shots 9-3.
2nd
Online family, friends and fans started a #KABOOM chant. It didn't result in a goal, like last game. But Prevost was checked heavily from behind, and the Nitehawks player was given 2+Game. A very patient and positional PK by Nitehawks prevented chances and goals. It was frustrating to watch, I can't imagine how frustrating it was for the Dynamiters on the PP as they had three opportunities, but no goals. Beaver Valley kept the pressure on firing 13 shots on net, while Kimberley had 5. The game remained 2-1 for the Nitehawks.
3rd
Let's just say the #KABOOM chant got noisier, as did the fans in the arena. Richter fired a puck on net, and the goalie did one of those kick-saves but directing the puck to the corner, the only problem was Revie was there and collected the puck and buried it in. It was now a tie game. Later, Saretsky undressed, absolutely undressed a Nitehawks defenseman, to give the Dynamiters a 3-2 lead. There was a sense in the atmosphere that that was the GWG and Kimberley just had to skate out the rest of the game. Beaver Valley, again, had a different plan, and an eye-seeing point shot found it's way in. It was 3-3. Both teams had great chances, but neither team sealed the victory. As the period drew to an end, Saretsky was drawn into a cross-checking penalty by a grinning Nitehawks player. Kimberley led in shots 13-7.
OT
Beaver Valley started the OT period on the PP. Nothing creates more anxiety in hockey, than a moment like that. The Dynamiters killed it, and then on the ensuing Marchi-Richter-Saretsky shift, Saretsky got the puck from Richter, and was able to skate around the Nitehawks d-man and snipe a shot in for the OT winner! (A hat-trick for him)
Kimberley now has a strangle hold on the series, with Game 4 tonight, at home. - An excellent opportunity.
Dynamite Player of the Game
Braden Saretsky - 3G. His OT GWG really sent a message, especially since he started the period in the box. He's also making GM Dave Smith look great, Saretsky has been an excellent addition to the team. He was the KIJHL star of the game.
Honorable Mentions
Tyson Brouwer - 27 saves
Jason Richter - 3A
Tyler Kinnon - Pure force.
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