Moss Spread Like a Wild Fire, Jets Burnt 5-1
November 17, 2007 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Fargo-Moorhead Jets News Release
(Fargo, ND) - The Jets had a second chance to clear up the dispute with the Outlaws tonight, but failed to produce the desired results, ending the weekend stand with a 5-1 loss to North Iowa.
The first period face off went to the Jets, which gave them plenty of shots on goal, but Outlaw goalie #1 Robby Moss continued to baffle the Jets' offense as shot after shot was saved. Within the first two minutes, the Outlaws snuck a goal past Jets goalie Joe Dawson. Credited to Krystian Dzubinski, the goal was assisted by AJ Knapp as Knapp took a shot and the puck deflected of Dzubinski and into the goal, bringing the Outlaws to an early lead at 1-0.
The Jets tried to rally back, but missed opportunity after opportunity through the crease on the centering passes. But not for long, just after 12 minutes into the period Roman Krivda got the Jets back in action with a goal with a pass by Andrew Kirchevel. Thirty seconds later, the Jets decided to forgo their defense and had all forwards out on the ice to try to tie the game at 2-2. Tyler Klein came in big with a huge hit to Bryant Skarda, knocking him square off of his feet. A scuffle with three minutes left on the clock left Jets Sean McNeely and Outlaws Bobby Moe in the box with roughing penalties. With a four on four man game, neither the Jets nor the Outlaws were given an opportunity to score. Ending the period at even strength, the Jets trailed the Outlaws 2-1.
With a bang, the second period started as the Outlaws won the face off and brought the puck down to the Jets' zone with gusto. Fortunately, Dawson was able to ward off all shots to keep the score at 2-1. At the 18:30 mark, Trottier shot a near-goal that ricocheted off the post, but back into play. The Jets decided to put all forwards in again 30 seconds later, but to no avail as every wrap-around opportunities were shoved back in their faces.
As the puck flew back and forth across the ice, it was difficult for either team to make any progress. In the second half of the period, though, play got much more exciting. With a plethora of awesome hits from the Jets, the Outlaws had a hard time staying on their feet. Both Andrew Harrison and Roman Krivda got turnover breakaways but couldn't make anything happen. The period came to a close with a double penalty to the Jets, making it a five on three man game to the Outlaws' advantage, which gave them plenty of chances for shots on goal.
Dawson wasn't the only one making big saves tonight, though. The goal post came through huge tonight, too, as the Outlaws' third potential goal was knocked out off the corner of the post. The Jets were able to stave off the five on three to bring it back to five on four, and finally back to full strength. With the puck stuck behind the Jets' goal zone, the period ended scoreless for both teams, keeping the game locked at 2-1.
The third period began with the Outlaws winning the face off and keeping the puck in the Jets' zone for most of the period. The Jets tried to attack early, but the Outlaws quickly put a stop to it by rolling them under the bus with two goals from Shea Walters at 18:41 and 4:17 and the game winning goal from Alex Carlson, which brought the score to 5-1. Frustrated with the progress of the game Andrew Kirchevel ended his game prematurely at the 2:30 mark and Andrew Muir was put in the penalty box, leaving the Jets at a disadvantage for the rest of the game. The game ended with four Jets on the ice and a 5-1 loss.
The FM Jets Junior A Hockey Club is in its fifth season as members of the North American Hockey League. The NAHL is the nation's largest Junior A hockey league and is now in its 32nd year of operation. For more information, visit fmjets.com or call (701) 235-2354.
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