Aeros loose despite battle

The game started with a goal for Aeros.
As a comic interlude Scandella did a 'breakdance' after being bumped into,
but which did not result in a penalty.
But then Gillies got away with a couple instances of interference and/or boarding, so it sorta balanced out.

The Referee Terry Koharski did called a slew of penalties on the Rampage
The Aeros had 9 - count them - 9 Power Plays (two of which were 3 on 5) - resulting in two goals.


 Sprawling keeps the puck away ;-)



Hackett in goal made 21 saves,

but Rampage scored an empty netter to end the game in regulation 5-3.

The Aeros Scorers:
1 goal in 1. Wellman, Noreau, Spurgeon;

2 goal in 2. Noreau, Spurgeon, Almond; and

3. goal in 3. by Mc Bride, Wellman, Fredheim.

Daoust as usual in place, but missed opportunity to score.



Another save by Hackett

Rampage was undoubtedly the better team.

Despite having more penalties, they made great effort in penalty killing plays.

Their passing was also to their advantage as was their speed, and their coordination.

Although the Aeros admittedly have dramatically improved on their power plays,
but perhaps some more work is needed.
It seemed to me, the Aeros have been cured from previous 'please pass the puck' attitude.
And that IS a good thing.
With this loss they slide back into 5th.
How will they handle the Milwaukee Admirals tomorrow?

Is he outskating puck?

Personally, I felt the Aeros battled honorably, even though out skated and out foxed by the Rampage.

Nrs. 62 and 26 in pursuit of the puck ;-)

Both teams played aggressively, Rampage with just that soupcon more power.
It does not surprise me that they are firmly in First Place in the West.



Buck goes puck hunting ;-)



Celebration