Nitro's tie 4-4 in last exhibition game against Columbia Valley

The Nitro's played their last game of the Pre-Season on the road against the Columbia Valley Rockies.

The Rockies opened the scoring with a wrist shot that handcuffed McBain. Prevost tied the game moments later on a break-away. The first period was rather tame.

Penalties began to feature in the second period. The Rockies scored two quick goals and took a 3-1 lead. Rosolowsky (who earlier almost put the puck in his own net) scored before the end of the second period.

Marchi opened the scoring in the third. Campanella followed up shortly afterward. And then tempers began to flair, the once tame atmosphere was gone. Players continued to play after the whistle. Goalies were being stormed into. It got messy. In all that mess, the Rockies tied the game, and the webcast announcers were enthusiastic about it. The game ended in a four all draw.

The Rockies GM then released a statement on Facebook about his excitement about the team's Pre-Season performance. But if I may do a bit of math (cause apparently I am the Corsi & Fenwick guy of the KIJHL) to show why he shouldn't be excited. In four games the Rockies went 1-2-1, allowing 21 goals (5.25 goals against per game) and scored 16 (4 goals scored per game). It's going to be hard to win games with that many pucks going in the net, but I do applaud the improved offensive output. But... I just don't share the same excitement, hence why I predicted them to be last in the division.

The Dynamiters however in their four games were 2-0-2. They scored 18 goals (4.5 goals scored per game) and allowed 10 goals (2.5 goals against per game). If there is a team that should be excited about their play during the Pre-Season, it is the Dynamiters.

The Nitro's host the Creston Valley Thundercats this Saturday at 7pm for their season opener! Go Nitro's Go! (PS - Team will be debuting new jersey's!)