In an interesting move, the Dynamiters started Brouwer instead of Mousseau, even though he stopped 90% of the shots last game. Michalovksy was in net for the Cats.
Creston opened the scoring in the first, but then collapsed during the second. - Now I noted last game the difference in the penalty calls that the Nitro's were receiving compared to the Cats: up for interpretation stick infractions versus illegal hits. I received some feedback from, I assume, Cats fans:
@joshuaklockhart @nitroshockey get real, count the stick infractions. This is hockey not loggers sport. Time coaches got control.
— Jim Elford (@jgelford) March 8, 2014
and I responded with:
@jgelford @nitroshockey stick infractions are up for interpretation. Count the illegal hits for the Cats (boarding, etc) this isnt wrestling
— Josh Lockhart (@joshuaklockhart) March 8, 2014
Well, that theme continued, and speaking of "time [that] coaches got control" just look at this implosion by the Cats: Unsportsmanlike, Checking from Behind, Game Ejection, Roughing, and a 10-minute misconduct. Talk about a team that the coaches lost control of. Again, note that the majority of penalties for the Cats are the "must call" calls, and some of them may lead to a couple game suspensions. This second period implosion led to the Dynamiters scoring three goals, including two power play goals.
In the third, Creston increased their efforts, but Brouwer played his positional game and kept the Cats to one goal, despite numerous chances. Both teams had disallowed goals, and Garcia (who's been quiet this series compared to last) had a breakaway, and couldn't capitalize. Eventually Nielsen, with great awareness while short-handed was able to score on the empty net from the defensive end.
Nielsen's effort in the game earned him the "Who's Hot In The KIJHL" recognition, and was also the Nitro's Player of the Game.
Check out the boxscore for more stats. Photo's in Motion also captured many moments at the game.
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