Showdown In Runestone
Published on April 10, 2009 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Bismarck Bobcats News Release
TheBismarck Bobcats travel for game three of the best-of-five CentralDivision Semifinals against the Alexandria Blizzard on Friday night inthe Runestone Community Center. The Bobcats, who won theCentral Division Championship for the regular season, are tied up at1-1 with the Blizzard after losing game two, 3-0.
So far the Bobcats have struggled on special teams in the playoff series against the Blizzard. The Bobcats are one for ten on the power play and have allowed three-power play goals on Alexandria's eight opportunities.
First-RoundScores/Schedule (Central Division Semifinals)
Game 1 - Bobcats won 3-1 (4/3/2009)
Game 2 - Blizzard won 3-0 (4/4/2009
Game 3 - Bismarck Bobcats @ Alexandria Blizzard (4/10/2009) 7:00pm
Game 4 - Bismarck Bobcats @ Alexandria Blizzard (4/11/2009) 7:00pm
* Game 5 - Alexandria Blizzard @ Bismarck Bobcats (4/13/2009) 7:00pm
*if necessary
News and Notes: This past week David Bosnerwas announced as rookie goaltender of the year in the North AmericanHockey League... Also, Bosner is a finalist for the "Dave Tyler JuniorPlayer of the Year Award," which is given to an USA born player... TheBobcats have not lost two games back-to-back since December 6, 2008,losing to North Iowa on the road... The Bobcats last win streak of 11games was the second longest in franchise history (the Bobcats in 2003had a 13 game winning streak)... the Blizzard have only scored oneeven-strength goal in the series and that was an empty-net goal in gametwo.
Ifyou can't travel to Alexandria, remember to listen to all the action onSuper Talk 1270 AM with the "Voice of the Bobcats," Skip Berrybeginning at 6:30pm for the "Dvorak Motors- Pre-Game Show" on Fridayand Saturday night. Also, watch every game online through the B2 Networks.
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