Third Period Dooms Rapid City as Mavericks Push Rush to the Brink
Published on April 7, 2013 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Rapid City Rush News Release
(Independence, MO) - Leading 2-1 with thirteen minutes remaining in regulation, the Rapid City Rush gave up four unanswered goals to the Missouri Mavericks in a 5-2 loss at the Independence Events Center on Saturday night. The Rush now trail the best-of-seven series 3-2 and will need a victory on Tuesday at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center if they are to force a game #7 and extend their season. Tuesday's game #6, which is set for a 6:35 puck drop, are on sale now through www.gotmine.com or by calling the Rush office at 716-7825.
The Rush scored the all-important first goal of the game just 2:45 into the first period. Rookie Scott Brannon broke into the Mavs zone on the right-wing side and centered a pass to Rusty masters who redirected in his first career playoff goal.
Midway through the second frame, the Mavs evened the score when Kellan Tochkin capitalized on a Rush line change and buried his third goal of the series. However, with less than three minutes to go in the period, Rusty Masters rose to the occasion and regained the lead for Rapid City. As the Mavericks attempted to clear the defensive zone, Masters dove to the ice at the top of the right circle to keep the puck in, but his shot snuck past goaltender Mike Clemente to make it 2-1.
With less than thirteen minutes to go in regulation, the Rush seemed well on their way to victory, but Ryan Jardine's breakaway goal at 7:13 evened the game at 2-2. Jardine's goal was the start of a four-goal third period by the Mavericks. Colt King potted back-to-back goals, beginning with a rebound for the eventual game winner at 14:34, then converting on a 2-on-0 with less than two minutes to go. Kenton Miller added an empty net goal in the closing seconds to bring the game to its 5-2 final.
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