Apparently the Broncos worked hard to tie a game they trailed 2-0 versus the top team in the Eastern Conference, and then ended up giving up a shorthanded goal which turned out to be the game winner. They then brought more heavy pressure late, but were stymied by Blades' G. Steve Stanford.
There is a good recap available at Keen's Korner.
A tough way to lose, no doubt. But that's hockey. Here's how tight the conference is standings wise: The Broncos have won six of their last eight games and still sit in ninth place after tonight. That should give you an idea.
There was also no help from the WHL scoreboard. Somehow the Raiders managed to beat the Calgary Hitmen 8-1 tonight, and Moose Jaw beat Brandon 2-0. The cliche is certainly applicable here: Any team can beat any other team on any given night.
Swift Current will host Lethbridge tomorrow.
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Two power play goals by Brett Penner in the second period and the winner by Jeff Olson in the third propelled the Legions to victory.
G Lukas MacDonald got the win in goal, making 26 saves on 28 shots. Swift Current Broncos prospect Taylor Ernst beat MacDonald early for a 1-0 Regina lead. Jordan Paddock scored late to bring it close, but it was not enough.
The home team, already missing captain Dylan Balaski and D Jordan Cleghorn with concussions, lost D Mason Logan to a lower body injury. Trent Winzer also sat the game out serving the last of a two-game suspension after his fighting major and game misconduct in Tisdale.
The Legionnaires will need every point they can muster to make playoffs, and their postseason appearance already depends on the results of games between certain other teams. One loss to a team lower than them in the standings could almost seal their fate. A playoff spot might be a ways away but it's still mathematically possible. And until it's not, the team will keep pushing for it and hope for the best.
Tonight's win was a good example of that.
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The Legionnaires will head to Saskatoon this Thursday to face the league leaders, the Saskatoon Contacts. The game WILL NOT be broadcast on the Legionnaires Broadcast Network. That for several reasons combined, not the least of which is me having to work until 5 o'clock. There is also no real broadcast location at Schroh Arena. My view was severely obstructed in the booth I had last time.
See you at th rink tomorrow....
2 comments:
Just wanted to let your readers know that 3 Legion players will be attending the All Star game in Tidale, Sat. Jan 16th - Brett Penner, Dayton Reinboldt and Trent Winzer.
Thank you. You caught me napping! :)
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