Kimberley Dynamiters continue to win at home with 5-2 victory over Columbia Valley Rockies

The Dynamiters continued their winning ways at home as they won both their home games this weekend, finishing with a 5-3 win over Columbia Valley Rockies

Game Notes

• KIJHL President was in the house (good thing the line brawl happened the game prior). He presented a cheque to KidSport with Subway for $24,000. - That's awesome, I love this program it is so great for our community.
• Jason Richter is one goal away from taking the all-time Nitro lead.
• Tyson Brouwer started the game in net.
• This was not the same Rockies team that we beat 6-0 on the season opener. The Rockies just beat the Ghostriders on Friday and were playing with a lot of confidence. I was impressed with their level of communication on the ice.

1st

This was a hockey game. Speed, communication, few stoppages. You could see that the Rockies had confidence and that they had painted a target on the Nitro's. Kimberley was up for the challenge. In the offensive zone, every section of the ice was being contested for. It took Buckley, stick handling out for the corner, and getting around the goalie on the backhand to get the first goal of the game. The Dynamiters took a 1-0 lead into the break.

2nd

At the midway point in the period, after Trevor van Steinburg was interfered with, Haase used his big frame and skated to the slot and fired a top corner shot in. A minute later Justin Meier added a goal from a tight angle. Sticks got a little high at the end of the period, and the Dynamiters were penalized.

3rd

The Nitro's started the period on the PK. But Marchi got a chance and buried a short-handed goal. 4-0 for the Dynamiters. Buckley added his second of the game and the Dynamiters were up 5-0. It looked like the Dynamiters heading for a shut-out but then a series of mishandled pucks in the defensive zone led to the Rockies adding their first and second goals of the game. The game ended 5-2. Kimberley out shot Columbia Valley 31-26.

@nitroshockey great game boys #proudofyou #NN pic.twitter.com/XJu36RV4wX

— KarenGBrouwer~ KGB (@karenbrouwer1) October 4, 2015

The next game for the Dynamiters is at home on Friday October 9th.

Dynamite Player of the Game
Eric Buckley - 2G 1A. I think he is surprising people with his offence abilities. Currently sits on top of the league.

Honorable Mentions
Kenaan Haase - 1G 2A. Looks like he is finding his groove within the Nitro system.
Trey Doell - 1A. He is trying so hard to get his first goal of the year, showing a lot of commitment and puck possession skills.

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