The Broncos racked up their third consecutive loss tonight, losing 4-3 to the visiting Saskatoon Blades.
-you could almost describe the game's ugly end result as normal. Lately, the Broncos have failed to capitalize on great scoring chances and haven't played a complete game in ages. A combination of relevant teams winning and the Broncos losing has them reeling to try and grab back the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, they're on the heels of a third straight one-goal loss. Close games and missed chances have been very deflating for the hockey club.
-leading 3-2 after two periods the home team was in good position to pull off a win, when the Blades turned up the heat and overpowered the Broncos in period three. The tying goal finally came as the Broncos scrambled in their own territory for an extended period of time. The game winner was scored shorthanded, exactly what happened when the two teams met a few days ago. The stat is a testament to how powerless the Broncos have been on the man advantage this season. They also took some needless penalties in the game, including one in particular that drew a ten-minute misconduct.
-Dillon Wagner got two goals for Swift Current and Cody Eakin scored the other on a night when the Broncos were again unlucky around the opposing net. Stefan Elliot scored two for Saskatoon, while newly acquired Marek Viedensky and Charles Inglis both added singles.
-the Blades did a tremendous job in their defensive zone and again, out-competed the hosts in the third period to earn the win. One could easily see why they own the top record in the Eastern Conference.
-F Taylor Vause was out with an injured finger and rookie D Brody Luhning was a healthy scratch. 18-year-old D Joel Rogers was also a healthy scratch....for the second time in three games. The move to sit him has many scratching their heads.
The Broncos will travel to Regina tomorrow and try to reverse their recent slide with a win at the Brandt Centre.
Friday, January 15, 2010
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Who would you rather have sit out?
Give your head a shake anonymous. I can think of a couple D man in a quick hurry. At least Rogers can skate & his first pass is always on the tape coming out of our own end. Taz as a 20 you better pick it up & show your leadership.
Are u going to the vag for the game?
Rogers is 100x better than Craig, right now! I haven't seen someone cough up the puck and make as many horrible passes since the days of Clarke Polglase. Craig gets way more ice time than he deserves.
Rogers first pass, skating ability and big hits were needed last night, and I know my hockey, anonymous.
There's a time to develop young players but not against the conference leaders when we really need a win. If Rogers is the odd man out, why the hell didn't Lamb trade him at the deadline to get something for him.
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