So a measure of revenge was on the radar for the Grizzlies and they got it in a real battle tonight on the Westshore.
A different Grizzlies team from the last time these two teams met; with good chemistry and a battled hardened approach to the game, really put the Caps away in the third period. Cue the 2nd line tonight of Gehl, Moran and Alex Holland who are becoming a real treat to watch and more ice time for the third of Hansen, Godinho and the no holds barred Chase Kasier where big factor in this win tonight.
One line team my ass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1st Period: Scrappy and certainly not pretty, but, both side would set tone for the game in the first period, as both the Caps and Grizzlies would battle for the puck in all areas of ice.
The Caps would get on the score board first, with the impressive almost to quick for a power forward Matt Grant, who would beat Grizz goalie Jamie Tucker which looked like it took an awkward bounce from an initial shot, before Grant would bury it by Tucker. After action at both ends of the ice, Brad Gehl, who had his best game in a Grizzlies jersey tonight, popped up on the PP and leveled it for the Grizzlies for his first of 4 points on the night
Just before the end of the 1st the Caps would score a PP of there own after some nice work from Brandon Mistral, making it 2-1 to the Duncan outfit.
2nd Period: The Grizzlies, would tie it up in some style after another Murphtastic bullet shot from Wade Murphy, would find the top right hand corner of Caps goalie Derek Dun. The too-ing and fro-ing of the 2nd period would continue when Sannich product Travis Stephens would allow the Caps to regain the lead at 3-2. Now from the mid-way point of the period, the Caps would start to assert themselves, despite being shorthanded on 3 occasions and would be camped out in the Grizzlies end for the better part of 6 to 7 minutes. The Grizzlies, managed to weather the Caps storm and on a breakaway goal against the run of play, Alex Holland raced down the ice after some nice set up work from Moran and Gehl to it up for the Victoria at 3-3.
At the end of the 2nd the Caps, would find themselves two men down with the Grizzlies on a 5 on 3 going into the start of the third.
3rd Period: The inform Mike Moran, would score a cracking shot on the 5 on 3 hammering the puck passed a helpless Derek Dun, giving the Grizzlies their first lead of the night. Not to be out done, Ladysmith boy, Matt Grant, would have his 2nd of the night after beating Tucker with a laser of a shot that could have made the highlight reel. This would be the last taste of triumph for the Caps on the night, as the Grizzlies would start to take control of the period. The third line of Hansen, Kaiser and Godinho would put together a nicely worked goal which would finish with the speed of Coltyn Hansen scoring the Grizzlies fifth. With things now tilted in the Grizzlies favour, the 2nd line would take care of business to pad the league with two goals, one from Holland and the Grizzlies seventh on a PP effort from Mike Moran for his 2nd goal of the night, added to his already 3 assists. Credit to Moran, Gehl and Alex Holland (born in the U.S.A by Bruce Springsteen, would play from our savvy Grizzlies DJ, Mr. Tom Grainger adding to the atmosphere anytime Holland or Moran, our two Massachusetts lads scored) who looked sharp and there impressive positional play really turned this game around for Victoria.
Game Thoughts Grizzlies:The Grizzlies where in a fight tonight,but, earned there stripes again, for there 7th win in 10 games, to leap frog the Caps into third place(Caps do have a game in hand).
Mike Moran, Alex Holland and Brad Gehl where outstanding tonight and seemed to have created some great chemistry and really outworked the Caps defence in the 1st and 3rd periods. All 3 made a statement tonight that the Grizzlies do have a very effective 2nd line.
Game Thoughts Caps: Cowichan have been one of the more consistent teams in this crazed start to the 2011/12 season. A hard working team, with a scoring touch and some young talent, make this Caps team the most promising squad in the last few years to make a real run at the playoffs in season.
Stand Outs for the Grizz:
Mike Moran - Has nine points in his last two games showing how dominate and how key to the Grizzlies he is this season. Hard to knock of the puck, sees the ice well and can be a real difference maker.
Alex Holland - I was a little unsure of Holland in his first few Grizzles games, as at time he looked a little off the pace at the level. However, Alex in the last 5 games has showed what a dynamic player he is and has really gelled well with his line mates. A hardworker, which has been very apparent with 4 goals in the last two games. Alex Holland has come to the BCHL to play!!!!
Chase Kaiser - May have proven a point to former coach Dale Purinton
Stand Outs for the Caps:
Matt Grant - At 17 seems to play above his years and its no wonder the WHL's Everett Silvertips who hold his rights have been calling on him. Matt, has a great shot, is patient on the puck and uses his size well. Not as mouthy as his brother (former Cap Jordan Grant) and looks to have a good future weather it be in the BCHL or WHL.
David Gannon - Good pick from the Mike Hammond trade, who is a skilled forward who can put some points up and makes the teammates around him better.
3 Stars of the Game - 1st * Alex Holland 2nd * Mike Moran 3rd * Matt Grant
Attendence: 797 (ummmm) Shots on goal: Grizz 30 and Caps 34 Powerplay: Grizz 3 for 5 and Caps 1 for 4
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