Blazers Fall 3-1 to Tigers
November 14, 2013 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kamloops Blazers News Release
The Kamloops Blazers (6-13-2-1) came up short against a strong Medicine Hat Tigers (15-3-3-0) squad Wednesday night on home ice losing to the Tigers 3-1.ÃâÃÂ
The Blazers had a strong first period outshooting the Tigers 8-5 and limiting the chances against. The Tigers made the Blazers pay on a costly mistake on the power play. The Blazers had two forwards caught deep and the Tigers ended up scoring on the rush as defenseman Kyle Becker scored on a rebound to make it 1-0 for the Tigers.
The game stayed relatively quiet in the second period. Both teams had their chances, but both goaltenders played well in this one to keep it a close game. The Tigers eventually added another goal after receiving back-to-back power plays near the end of the period. Miles Koules scored on a rebound after a shot by Dylan Bredo was saved by goaltender Taran Kozun and the post. The Tigers took the 2-0 lead into the third period with both goals coming via the power play.
The Blazers stuck to their game in the third period. They worked and created chances with their best opportunity to tie it up coming on Chase Souto's stick. Souto's shot rang off the post and stayed out as the game stayed 2-0 for the Tigers. The Blazers finally cut into the lead off a faceoff midway through the period. Joe Kornelsen won it cleanly to defenseman Connor Clouston. Clouston fed Sam Grist who one-timed it past goaltender Marek Langhamer to cut the lead to 2-1. The Blazers had a chance shortly after, but their power play failed to score finishing 0-for-4 on the night. The Tigers got an insurance marker from Curtis Valk as his shot deflected off a stick past Kozun to make it 3-1 with just under five minutes to play. The Blazers continued to press in the final few minutes but couldn't beat Langhamer as the Tigers went on to win 3-1.
The difference on the night was the power play as the Tigers went 2-for-4 and the Blazers were 0-for-4. The Tigers outshot the Blazers 34-27.
The Blazers continue their long homestand on Saturday night when they host the defending WHL Champion Portland Winterhawks at 7:00pm at the Interior Savings Centre.
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