Kimberley Dynamiters lose 5-2 to the Columbia Valley Rockies

The games between the Kimberley Dynamiters and the Columbia Valley Rockies have typically been close, until the third period, which then Kimberley has won every contest. Well, the reverse happened against one of the hottest teams in the KIJHL.

Game Notes

• Both teams came into the game sizzling. Rockies were 7-3; Nitro's 8-1-0-1. IMO, the Rockies are the most improved team in the KIJHL.
• Campanella suited up against the Nitro's. Just before warm up, Coach Scottie yelled "Marco!" getting his attention, and then made a silly face - Priceless
• 580 attended the game, including some Rockies faithful.
• Tyson Brouwer started against Giovanni Sambrielaz - A month ago when these two teams played, Sambrielaz came on as relief for the injured McKay and was scored on three times.
• Tanner Wit played his first home game with the Nitro's, and Franco Colapaola played his first game as a Nitro.

1st

Using hindsight, the first goal of the game would be a defining moment and precursor for things to come. The goal was a bad ricochet in an uncoordinated play. Brouwer went out of his crease to play a puck that the Rockies had cleared down, the puck took a weird bounce, and in slow motion, slid across the goal line. 1-0 Rockies. Then this very confident looking official made some head scratching calls. Buhler was called for tripping when the ref wasn't even looking at him, and was looking at another play. Buckley was called for charging, while standing stationary. Nonetheless, Kimberley somehow managed to outshoot the Rockies 16-6 in the first.

2nd

Colapaola snapped a shot from the slot, and the puck squirted loose behind the goalie, and Farmer made sure it crossed the line, 1-1 game. Speaking of that loose puck, there were a lot of moments when Kimberley was on the attack, that the play was blown dead despite the puck still being loose. The Rockies restored their lead on the PP, with a crafty backhand goal. Then during the last quarter of the period, a fleet of Nitro's and Rockies crashed into Brouwer, knocking his helmet loose and the net off, but there was no call made - infuriating. The period ended 2-1, and shots were 13-10 for Kimberley.

3rd

The Rockies jumped to a quick 3-1 lead. Buhler and Marchand dropped the gloves and exchanged punches. It was classy to see the two of them congratulate eachother with pats after the fight. Then the full on attack by Kimberley began as they tried to level the game. Marchi helped cut into the lead as he deflected a point shot by Busch, 3-2. AND THEN, with just under four minutes of play left, Tyler Van Steinburg rifled a point shot, there was a massive *cling* sound, different from the *ping* sound of the outside post. The puck deflected out of the net, goal light went on, and play resumed. Coaches, players and fans all called a goal. When play stopped, the ref consulted with the linesmen, they then skated over to the net, not the goal judge and discussed what may have made that sound. They decided it was post and waved off the goal. Needless to say the stands were upset, beer cups came flying down, and the fans began cheering "Larry!" (the name of the goal judge). Kimberley was then penalized on a good defensive play by Bertoia, which led to the Rockies scoring their 4th goal. Then with the net empty, they got their 5th. 5-2 Rockies when the period ended. Shots were 11-7 Rockies.

Dynamite Player of the Game

George Bertoia - 1A. He had several moments of flash offence. KIJHL Player of the Game

Honorable Mentions

Trevor Van Steinburg - he sacrificed the body for the team, twice in one PK

Brody Buhler - he is a genuine player. His honesty got the best of him as he automatically skated to the box for a delay of game penalty despite the call being discussed.

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