Jr. Blues Look For Revenge Tonight After Friday Night OT Loss
Published on November 22, 2008 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Springfield Jr. Blues News Release
With 20 seconds left in the game and what seemed to be a sure win for the Springfield Jr. Blues, the Wichita Falls Wildcats scored to send the game into overtime. After a scoreless overtime period, the Wildcats won it in a shootout.
Trent Frey(Nick Curry,Jarrett Galbreath, Derrick Kimbro(penalty shot) and Austin Coldwell(Jon Gaffney, Jack Callahan-power play) scored for the Blues. Brian Post was the lone shootout goal-scorer for the Blues. Goaltender C.J. Groh played exceptionally well in the net for the Blues, making several key saves late in the game. Springfield went 1 for 11 on the power play and failed to capitalize on several key scoring opportunities. The Blues outshot the Wildcats 37-25.
The two teams battle again tonight at the Nelson Center at 7:30pm.
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- Jr. Blues Look For Revenge Tonight After Friday Night OT Loss - Springfield Jr. Blues
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