The energy and intensity for the Grizzlies v's the Caps was certainly improved on Friday's performance which was certainly helped by the return of Wes Myron and Chase Kaiser.
First Period - Saw both teams ready to scrap for a victory and it would be the Grizzlies who would strike first. A beautiful one/two from Murphy and Myron saw them carve up the Caps defence, as Wes would be Cap goalie Rouleau to make it 1-0 home team. The Caps with three potent lines wouldn't back down and forced a number of good saves from Grizz goalie Garrett Rockafellow. The Caps, would make the break through to tie the game as ex-Silverback Devin Gannon would beat Rockafellow to make it 1-1 at the end of the first.
Second Period - Would see some good chances created from the new 2nd line of Moran, Kasier and Collins,but, couldn't make the breakthrough against Caps goalie Rouleau.
With referee Ryan Benbow returning to the type of inconsistency we where used to from him a few years ago, a suspect powerplay for Cowichan saw Steve Iacobellis another player who loves scoring against the black and gold, put the Caps ahead 2-1 on the powerplay. Garrett Rockafellow, was excellent throughout the game and especially in the 2nd making some key saves to keep the damage down after the Caps had camped out in the Grizzlies zone for the last 10 mins of the 2nd period.
Another Benbow head-scratche,r saw Wade Murphy go to the penalty box despite being pushed into the goalie??????. Thankfully there would be no further scoring from the Caps in the second.
Third Period - The Grizzlies came out with a bit more energy and purpose. Three minutes into the third, the Caps would become the victim of the refereeing this time, as Troy Paterson would be sent to the box for a trip(looked like it was 50/50 going for the puck). The Grizzlies would get there special teams going on the PP as Moran, would tie the game from Murphy and Schmeisser as the shot would just cross the line after a little controversy, with the Caps claiming Rouleau had stopped it before it went over. The goal stood, to make it a 2-2 hockey game at that point.
Now, this was the game turning point. The Grizzlies had just put the puck in the back of the net again at the mid-way point of the third on the PP, only for it to stunningly be called off by yes....that man Benbow, for goalie interference. It looked clean(without sounding to biased),however, no goal was the call. Immediately after that dodgy call, the Caps would would race down the ice shorthanded where Caps forward Logan Proulx, would beat Rockafellow to make it a 3-2 Caps lead.
Despite both teams having some chances in the final 10 minutes, the Caps would hold on and would settle the argument on an empty net goal, from ex-Regina Pat Mikael Jung.
4-2 Caps would be your final.
Game thought Grizzlies: Very much an improved effort from the Surrey game ,but, again another two key points lost on home ice. The guys did put in a worthy performance against one of the better Caps teams in recent years and might count themselves a little unlucky from this game, due to some very poor officiating. Now, I never like to give the Zebra's a tough time as they have a heck of a job to do. But, the officiating simply wasn't up to standard tonight and it quite frankly may have decided the outcome of the game.
The top two lines gave there best shot and Myles Powell looked dangerous when he was on shift tonight.
This is a good opportunity for the boys to go home, get rested and healthy to come back after the Xmas break ready to go!!!!
Game Thoughts Caps: I have been impressed with the Caps all season and tonight was no exception. The odd couple of Ingram and Purinton have Cowichan playing three periods of hockey consistently and in Rouleau and Dun they have found themselves a tandem to take them deep in the playoffs. They have three good attacking lines and in Muto, Robak, Sherbinin, London and Paterson a defensive corp that doesn't give up a lot of goals.
Grizz Standouts
Wade Murphy - Was determined and was really clicking as much as he could with Myron and Ten Vaanholt tonight. Showed good energy and purpose as always.
Jaden Schmeisser - Has shown he belongs in Junior A has been one of the Grizzlies better defenders in recent weeks. Not afraid to throw a hit and doesn't turn the puck over.
Garrett Rockafellow - His last three starts have been excellent and has really shown what he's capable of at this level. Is certainly helping his cause to become a number one goalie in the BCHL either this season or next.
Attendence - 854 Powerplays - Caps 2 for 5 and Grizz 1 for 6
Shots on Goal - Caps 36 and Grizz 24
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