25 May 2008
Copyright© 2018 by Mustang
Chapter 3
“We’re back from a commercial break in the action, and at the fifteen-minute point, we still have no score,” Mark noted.
“Mark, Belleville clearly has had the edge in play, outshooting the Chiefs seventeen to nine. While Jason Bennett has made routine saves for the Falcons, the score could easily be 5-0 for Belleville if not for the outstanding goaltending by Dustin Tokarski. You can bet the scouts are taking note of his ability to keep the Chiefs in the game despite the lopsided shots on goal for the NHL draft in June,” Jim replied.
The tough-fought battle continued as the last minute of play was announced. The first period has also been a contest between the coaches, matching line for line.
“With the face-off in the Chiefs’ end to the left of Dustin Tokarski, Falcons’ Coach Stanton put on his fourth line of Chris Page, Derek Lambert, and Randy King, with Long and Warren on defence. The Chiefs’ coach, Bill Peters, counters with his fourth line of Seth Compton, Judd Blackwater, and Ryan Letts, with Mike Reddington and Jared Spurgeon defending.”
“Compton wins the draw, moving the puck back to Spurgeon. Spurgeon cradles the puck behind the net as the forwards skate into position. He skates out from behind the net, leading the attack through the slot, then curls back. The Chiefs make a quick player change, with Blackwater and Letts replaced by Bowman and Wahl. They reform their attack, then Compton is replaced by Bruton.”
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