Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Blizzard 4 - Wolverines 3

The Blizzard killed their losing streak by slaying the Wolverines in their home barn. OCN's new acquisitions came out to play tonight with both Roger Tagoona scoring 1, and Justin Waskewitch potting 2.

Josh Elmes fires a shot on goal during warm ups in Wayway
A clean draw by Eddie Bayer led to Josh Elmes fourth goal of the season, a hard wrist shot over the blocker of Cory Simons at the 3:14 mark, giving the Blizzard a 1-0 lead.

Justin Waskwitch would wire a shot just past Simons six minutes later with helpers from Grove and Ward-Cardinal.

OCN led 2-0 heading into the second period, where again they would lag behind in play compared to their opponent.

The Blizzard have had a tough time with the second stanza all season, tonight would be no different as Waywayseecappo would score the only two goals in the period.

Russell Turner would score glove side on Justin McDonald on a 2-1 at the 4:18 mark assisted by Brett Lafond and Drake Bodie.

Five minutes later Zane Morin hammered a one timer between the legs on the power play.

The Blizzard would give up three straight penalties to Waywayseecappo and a good chunk of time down 5-3 on the PK.

In the third period, Kyle Theryndale would take a slashing period 2:28 in, Justin Waskewitch would hammer home his second goal of the game with assists from Josh Elmes and Tyler Grove.

Five minutes later Waskewitch's former teammate in Battlefords would fire home his first goal in an OCN Blizzard jersey assisted by Colton Robak.

Shots were 26-24 in favour of OCN tonight.

Justin Waskewitch is looking more and more comfortable on the ice, his hands are the best on the team along with his vision, both possibly best in the league.

Roger Tagoona is a warrior who was a puck magnet tonight.

Garick Gray will return this weekend against Winnipeg and Winkler, TJ Constant could make an appearance as well.

Tonight's Pitre Tire 3 Stars

1. Justin Waskewitch (2G)
2. Josh Elmes (1G, 1A)
3. Roger Tagoona (1G)

Northern Building Supply Hardest Working Player

Tyler Grove (2A)

Blizzard stay in Russell over night and will head to Swan River tomorrow afternoon.

Have a good night!

-Brad-


3 comments:

  1. Well considering the injuries and sick players I thought the team played very well. Again they went into a defensive slump, but managed to pull out 2 points.

    Waskewitch looks to have been a great acquisition. Lagoona got a goal and sounds like he'll do well also once he gets accustomed to the rest of the team during real time hockey.

    Penalties are going to put an end to a play off run if we don't think before we act.

    Tonight will be a good test in Swan with a depleted roster of injuries and illness.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Definately agree defensive slump will cause penaltys.!!

    ReplyDelete
  3. It's Tagoona, not Lagoona, get with the program!

    ReplyDelete