The Kimberley Dynamiters are blanked as Kamloops Storm tie the series 2-2

Heading into this game, the Kamloops Storm have yet to play with a lead in the series, despite only being down in the series 2-1. Kimberley was looking to win Game 4 so that they could look to wrap the series up at home on Friday for Game 5. (Atleast, that is how the Dynamiter Fans planned it out).

Game Notes

• With the OT win for Kamloops in Game 3, Kamloops remains undefeated at home (interesting that the boxscore for that game still says the goalies only played 60 minutes - that will impact their stats)
• Tyson Brouwer, 5'11", started against Jacob Mullen, 6'4". The height difference was noticeable, Mullen just looked taller this game.
• Injuries/Scratches (according to the boxscore): Mallard, Campanella, Hunt, Pagura.

1st

The Dynamiters were playing scattered in their own zone, which left a Kamloops player alone in front, that got the puck and opened the scoring, almost 7 minutes into the game. Kimberley later got caught on a bad line change, and were called for too many men. Kimberley killed the first minute, then Kamloops used the active boards, Brouwer was going from one end of his net to the other, but there is only so many times that can happen, and Kamloops scored a PP goal, making it 2-0 with just under 4 minutes left. Kamloops led 2-0 at the intermission, and led 15-6 in shots.

Kamloops This Weeks', Adam Williams has noted (in Game 3) the shot difference, and that Kamloops directs a lot of rubber at the net. He suggested their Corsi, the total shot difference (including blocked and missed shots) would be better than Kimberley's, meaning that Kamloops is playing with the puck more, and usually when you have the puck you win. Looks like that was the case so far in this game.

2nd

Kimberley was penalized a minute into the period. But the PK did their blue-collar work (not to mention their black-and-blue bruises) and kept Kamloops from increasing their lead. Kimberley later took a penalty, and Kamloops used the active boards again to get a wonky bounce to make it 3-0, their second PP goal of the game. Four minutes later, Kamloops had the feel of a PP as they controlled the puck in Kimberley's end, and made it 4-0. Kimberley finally for a PP chance (their only) but couldn't get on the board. Kamloops led in shots this period, 12-11, and took a 4-0 lead into the second intermission.

3rd

Kimberley was dished out 18 PIM & a game this period, while Kamloops had 2 PIM. Yes, the case can be made that the Storm were more disciplined, and I won't argue with that. But Jowsey took a nasty hit to the head that neither ref called. Kimberley increased their pressure, but that large 6'4" goaltender was in the right place at the right time, and had some lady luck. The Dynamiters had chances, several chances, but they were not able to break Mullen's bid for a shut-out, despite directing 17 shots on net this period, to the Storms 5. Kamloops kept their lead and won 4-0.

The series shifts home to Kimberley for the Dynamiters on Friday for Game 5. The series now becomes a best-of-three series, with Kimberley still holding home-ice advantage.

Dynamite Player of the Game

Tyler Kinnon - Played heavy and hard in his own zone. Definitely delivered the hardest hits of the game.

Honorable Mentions

Charlie Dagostin - He too was a physical force

Jason Richter - led by example, did not give up, KIJHL Player of the Game

Further Reading

Boxscore

Taylor Rocca write up

Adam Williams write up