It was a spook-tacular night in Kimberley. After for me what was an enjoyable evening trick-or-treating with my family, we capped off the night by going to the game. Unfortunately we were in for a scare as the Osoyoos Coyotes beat us at our own game and drilled home their victory scoring three goals in the third.
Game Notes
Despite a tweet indicating that McBain would start the game, Brett Reader started the game.
Brouwer is out for 2-4 weeks with MCL strain
Busch was not in the lineup due to suspension.
1st
The period was intense and entertaining. The Coyotes controlled most of the play throughout the first outshooting Kimberley 11-5. The period was scoreless.
2nd
As the game progressed along, the ice and the puck seemed to turn against the Nitro's. They were having difficulty staying on their skates, the puck seemed to have an eye for the Coyotes sticks. The Nitro's also struggled to put pucks on the net, directing 4 at Langan. The Coyotes broke the draw just over three minutes into the second. At the conclusion of the period, Van Steinburg was drilled into the boards and needed assistance getting off the ice.
3rd
The period in which the Dynamiters typically dominate, well, they received a taste of their own medicine. The Coyotes bested the Nitro's in their own style and system. They scored three quick goals, one a deflating short handed goal. The Coyotes really showed why they are tops in the league. The Dynamiters did pick up their pace, having the same amount of shots this period as their opponents, but it just wasn't enough.
Nitro's Player of the Game
Brett Reader - played his first KIJHL game against the best team in the league (Welcome to Kimberley! sorry that it had to be this way). Made 30 saves.
Honorable Mentions
Keenan Haase - It was like he was built for this kind of game. He showed true power forward grit, and was rewarded with more ice time.
Further Reading
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