To start the game, the Ghostriders had a peculiar start in net. Nothing against Austin Wells, but the Riders had started Logan-Hill in every game, so it seemed weird after an overtime loss to start Wells. But it all made sense when this tweet was sent out the morning after the loss:
@nitroshockey @joshuaklockhart @RiderNewsKIJHL hey blew his knee....congrats on a great series #beatcreston
— James Ouimet (@james_ouimet8) March 4, 2014
For me, I like to see the teams best players play in the series (yeah, KIJHL), that way it is a truly even series. So part of me doesn't feel complete closure that the Riders were unable to ice their starting goalie for the last and determining game of the series.
The Dynamiters looked like how they did at the start of the season, that you can't skate with them for all three periods. The Nitro's proved that again as they scored four goals in the third period. When you look at all four games that the Nitro's won, they were either down or tied going into the second period, and only once (this 7-1 win) took a lead into the third period.
So many things went right for the Dynamiters that it is hard to choose just one player as the the player of the game. Miller had 1G and 2A, Garcia scored the game winner, Marchi and Klingspohn had 1G and 1A, Sibbald and Perpelitz 2A. So that leaves Richter, who had two quick goals in the third, as the Nitro's Player of the Game.
The series ended with nice sportsmanship tweets between the teams and players:
Thanks to @Nitroshockey for a hell of a rivalry these last 3 years. Made for some of the most exciting hockey I have played
— Ben Primeau (@bprimeau93) March 4, 2014
Must say the sportsmanship show tonight was great - thanks riders for the great season of games. @RiderNewsKIJHL @FernieFreePress
— Kimberley Dynamiters (@nitroshockey) March 4, 2014
But what was more fun, were the celebration tweets:
👍Way to go NITROS!! @nitroshockey
— Fran Busch (@OilerGirl83) March 4, 2014
@nitroshockey Oh yeah. The Dynamiters are on fire. Go Nitroooooooos!
— Geoffrey Code (@GeoffreyCode) March 4, 2014
Wow @nitroshockey what a great win to finish off the series! Setting the pace & leaving nothing to chance! Well deserved & one step closer!
— Robin (@robinbusch7) March 4, 2014
@nitroshockey way to go!!!!!!!
— Kimberley CityBakery (@KCityBakery) March 4, 2014
@nitroshockey well done team you were on fire
— Derrick Smith (@smith_kdsconsul) March 4, 2014
Great team performance @nitroshockey Enjoy your night tonight you deserve it. Be proud of yourselves coz I am. Love it!
— Anne (@BritKimBC) March 4, 2014
Heading to the Division final
— Tyson Joe Brouwer (@TysonBrouwer) March 4, 2014
And then of course, the victory tweet:
Victory!!!! pic.twitter.com/QSBiYLmno5
— Kimberley Dynamiters (@nitroshockey) March 4, 2014
The Nitro's will take on Creston Valley for the division finals starting March 7.
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