Highlights:
- The team clinched home ice advantage all the way to the finals
- Brouwer registered his 8th shutout
- Richter, Doell, and Meier returned to the lineup
- Richter hit the 200 point mark in his KIJHL career
- AP goalie Adam Andersen and defenceman Chase Leroux played this weekend.
It was the Rockets final game of the year, a year of many growing pains for the Rockets. In their final game they were playing with a short bench, 15 skaters, and unfortunately for Rockets fans, this game was heavily one sided. Richter, Doell and Meier made their returns. It didn't take Richter long to make his mark in his return as he scored three minutes into the game. Buckley, Haase, and Wit added goals in the period, making it 4-0 after 20. Wit scored his second of the game, he has been looking more and more comfortable with the team, and has a nose for good attack positioning. Colapaolo gave the Dynamiters a dominating 6-0 lead after 40 minutes. Chabot scored on his second chance on the same play, and Richter rounded out the scoring with his second of the game, making it 8-0. Brouwer made 24 saves for his 8th shutout of the season. Doell was the KIJHL star of the game. Busch, Hunt and Marchi each had three assists on the night. 850 in attendance.
It was very classy to see Wit shake hands with his former coach and teammates at the conclusion of the game, and you could see them wish him well in the playoffs.
It was very classy to see Wit shake hands with his former coach and teammates at the conclusion of the game, and you could see them wish him well in the playoffs.
| KIMBERLEY DYNAMITERS PLAYER STATS | |||||||
| # | Player | G | A | PTS | +/- | SH | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | George Bertoia | 0 | 0 | 0 | E | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Devon Langelaar | 0 | 1 | 1 | E | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Trey Doell | 0 | 1 | 1 | E | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Tanner Wit | 2 | 0 | 2 | E | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Jordan Busch | 0 | 3 | 3 | E | 0 | 2 |
| 11 | Justin Meier | 0 | 0 | 0 | E | 0 | 2 |
| 12 | Eric Buckley | 1 | 0 | 1 | E | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Franco Colapaolo | 1 | 0 | 1 | E | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Jared Marchi | 0 | 3 | 3 | E | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | James Rota | 0 | 0 | 0 | E | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | James Farmer | 0 | 0 | 0 | E | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Graham Dugdale | 0 | 0 | 0 | E | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Trevor Van Steinburg | 0 | 0 | 0 | E | 0 | 2 |
| 22 | Sawyer Hunt | 0 | 3 | 3 | E | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Brodie Buhler | 0 | 0 | 0 | E | 0 | 2 |
| 26 | Korbyn Chabot | 1 | 0 | 1 | E | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Keenan Haase | 1 | 1 | 2 | E | 0 | 0 |
| 40 | Jason Richter | 2 | 1 | 3 | E | 0 | 0 |
| KIMBERLEY DYNAMITERS GOALIE STATS | ||||
| # | Player | MIN. | SH | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyson Brouwer (W) | 60:00 | 24 | 24 |
| 33 | Mitch Traichevich (Backup) | 0:00 | 0 | 0 |
What a unique game to be played in Sparwood, and the arena looked packed! 617 in attendance. There was a lot at stake for this game. If Kimberley wins, they clinch first spot in the entire league. If Fernie wins, they hold down the 3rd spot in the division. Traichevich started, a huge confidence booster for such an important game. Adam Andersen made his debut as back up goalie, and AP Leroux dressed for the game.
The Riders were in tough as they had only returned home at 8am the morning of the game after playing in Fruitvale the night before due to bus troubles. They had the classic "bus legs".
The first period was a draw. Then the flood gates opened in the 2nd, five goals were scored, four of them for Kimberley. Wit continued his hot streak notching a short handed goal from Meier. Marchi and Richter then added two PP goals. (Despite missing 17 games Richter was looking good). The Riders did respond with a goal, before Buckley added the fourth goal of the period for the Nitro's. Richter sealed the game in the 3rd with an EN goal, giving the Nitro's a 5-2 win, he was also named KIJHL player of the game. Haase had 2A, and Buckley a 3pt game (1G 2A). AP Leroux played sound positional D, very impressive. Speaking of impressive, Traichevich made 31 saves for the W, including many highlight reel saves.
The Riders were in tough as they had only returned home at 8am the morning of the game after playing in Fruitvale the night before due to bus troubles. They had the classic "bus legs".
The first period was a draw. Then the flood gates opened in the 2nd, five goals were scored, four of them for Kimberley. Wit continued his hot streak notching a short handed goal from Meier. Marchi and Richter then added two PP goals. (Despite missing 17 games Richter was looking good). The Riders did respond with a goal, before Buckley added the fourth goal of the period for the Nitro's. Richter sealed the game in the 3rd with an EN goal, giving the Nitro's a 5-2 win, he was also named KIJHL player of the game. Haase had 2A, and Buckley a 3pt game (1G 2A). AP Leroux played sound positional D, very impressive. Speaking of impressive, Traichevich made 31 saves for the W, including many highlight reel saves.
| KIMBERLEY DYNAMITERS PLAYER STATS | |||||||
| # | Player | G | A | PTS | +/- | SH | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | George Bertoia | 0 | 0 | 0 | E | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | Lucas Purdy | 0 | 0 | 0 | E | 0 | 2 |
| 5 | Chase Leroux | 0 | 0 | 0 | E | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Trey Doell | 0 | 0 | 0 | E | 0 | 4 |
| 9 | Tanner Wit | 1 | 0 | 1 | E | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Jordan Busch | 0 | 1 | 1 | E | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Justin Meier | 0 | 1 | 1 | E | 0 | 2 |
| 12 | Eric Buckley | 1 | 2 | 3 | E | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Franco Colapaolo | 0 | 0 | 0 | E | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Jared Marchi | 1 | 1 | 2 | E | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | James Rota | 0 | 0 | 0 | E | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | James Farmer | 0 | 0 | 0 | E | 0 | 2 |
| 19 | Graham Dugdale | 0 | 1 | 1 | E | 0 | 4 |
| 21 | Trevor Van Steinburg | 0 | 0 | 0 | E | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Brodie Buhler | 0 | 0 | 0 | E | 0 | 14 |
| 26 | Korbyn Chabot | 0 | 0 | 0 | E | 0 | 2 |
| 27 | Keenan Haase | 0 | 2 | 2 | E | 0 | 0 |
| 40 | Jason Richter | 2 | 0 | 2 | E | 0 | 2 |
| KIMBERLEY DYNAMITERS GOALIE STATS | ||||
| # | Player | MIN. | SH | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Mitch Traichevich (W) | 60:00 | 33 | 31 |
| 30 | Adam Andersen (Backup) | 0:00 | 0 | 0 |
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