It was just 10 days ago that these two teams last faced off against each other at the civic centre, and this game was a wild one.
The Rockies jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead in the first period. Their three power plays in the first probably helped. The Rockies didn't have a penalty called against them until the third period. Despite Sibbald and Perpelitz taking obvious high sticks to the face. Of course the Nitro's scored on their only power play of the game in the third to add to their already unanswered three goals during the second. I barely caught the PP goal on video:
The Rockies took advantage of checking Nitros players into the players bench doors, as they gave way. Which led to the Rockies tying the game, scoring two goals within a minute of each other, tying the game 4-4
Overtime is always anxious, as the "next goal wins." But as I have learned by watching the Nitro's at home this year, you can never rule them out of tight games. They have won games in the final minute and have frequently come from behind to win the home game. So is it any surprise that this was the result:
And who says winning a fight isn't motivating for a team? Kinnon dropped the gloves with just over a minute remaining in the first, and the Nitro's responded with 4 goals.
My favourite line during the game was: Dartnall, Wolf and Revie. Even though the lineup did not produce a goal together, they physically wore down the Rockies, continually hitting them and getting under their skin.
Nitro's Player of the Game: Jason Richter, he completely undressed the Columbia Valley defenseman before tucking his backhand shot in. It was unreal, and deflating for the Rockies.
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