In another game full of action, the Ice Demons defeated the Eastern division leader "Pugs" this weekend, 5-4.
Greg Carder notched the game winner late in the 3rd, and registered his first MDL hat-trick. Carder roofed a blistering wrist shot underneath the crossbar that made the puck stick in the netting in what was a beautiful play.
Both goalies, Bip and Gola, both played good games, making it an "on the edge of your seat" excitement packed game for all 3 periods.
The Ice Demons had a 4-1 lead in the 3rd period, but ran into penalty trouble, giving the Pugs great opportunities to get back in the game. The Pugs had scored a power play goal, then had another goal generously given to them by the officials (WHO WEREN'T ANYWHERE CLOSE TO BEING IN POSITION). One of the Pugs fired a slapshot that Bip saved, but it got behind him, sitting on the goal line. One ref (positioned at the blue line by our bench), however, said that he saw Bip pull it out of the net. Being the closest defenseman who saw the whole thing, I can honestly say that that puck NEVER fully crossed the line...it sat on the line. BUT, thankfully, that blown call didn't make the difference in the game, nor did the non-call late in the 3rd when Zimmy got pulled down but then BS-call when Zimmy allegedly pulled a Pugs guy down later that shift.
Babs only had 1 penalty, and drew the Pugs player into getting a coincidental, so no harm there. ;-)
Other goal scorers were Freddy (Sanford), and Zimmy.
Scratches were Dave Dierwechter and Mikael Krotil.
Other news: Ice Demons still looking to pick up a player, as Nate Wargo has pulled out on us. :-( "Wanted: decent, skilled, good-sportsmanship player wanted for one of the best teams to play for in the MDL. Apply here asap. We'll gladly rescind Roger Johnson's waiver action and trade him if anyone wants to come over to the good guys team." ;-)
