Game #10

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The first quarter was kind of a back and forth affair, with the Riverview Ice Sharks getting the first couple of shots on goal, the the Mustangs getting the next four on net. It was Riverview's next shot that counted though, as a wrist shot slipped past the River Ridge goalie 6:28 into the game. Riverview would dominate the rest of the period, but that goal midway through the period wound up being the only goal scored.

Riverview again dominated shots on goal in the second period, outshooting the Mustangs by a wide, wide margin. Unfortunately they weren't able to score despite the amount of shots. Riverview took an interference penalty with three minutes to go, then a second penalty 90 seconds later. Those two penalties would come back to haunt them, as a long shot from just inside the blue line took a bad bounce and jumped over the Sharks goalie's pads. Riverview rebounded from that to control the puck, despite being shorthanded for the rest of the period. They would end up with the final four shots of the period, all shorthanded.

The third period was much like the rest of the game, with the Riverview Ice Sharks dominating the puck and outshooting the Mustangs by a wide margin. They couldn't find the back of the net, however, and that led to a Riverview timeout with just over four minutes remaining in the contest. Thankfully the team responded, scoring 30 seconds later on a tough angle shot on a breakaway to retake the lead, this time by a 2-1 score. At the 1:20 mark, the Mustangs called their own timeout to plan their next moves, which included pulling their goalie to gain an extra attacker. That would end up haunting them, however, as Riverview was able to seal the deal with an empty net goal with just 27.1 seconds remaining, giving them a 3-1 lead that would wind up as a final. Way to go Ice Sharks!

Riverview Ice Sharks JV Game #10 - at Mitchell River Ridge Mustangs JV

Tara taking a picture of Drew on the ice during pre-game warm-ups.

Drew on the ice for the games opening faceoff.

Drew battling for net-front position.

Drew trying to keep his balance while racing down the ice.

Drew giving a wry chuckle after taking a shot in the back from the opposing goalie.

Drew spent a lot of time fighting for position in front of the goal...

Drew battling for the puck behind the net.

Drew trying to play the puck along the boards.

Drew got a chance to take a faceoff today as well.

Drew was back at his usual wing position for this faceoff.

Drew going after the puck along the boards.

Drew racing down the ice.

Drew trying to outreach the Mustangs defender for the puck.

Drew making a pass across to a teammate heading towards the goal.

Drew gathering in a rebound...

...and trying to slip it between the goalie's legs.

A Mitchell River Ridge player trying to move Drew out of the way.

Drew being shoved into the net by a Mustangs player.

Drew firing a pass across the ice.