Game #6

Period Length

The second period did not go the way that the Blue side would have liked, as they were outshot 20-4 in the period, and they allowed the Gray side to get back into the game. The first Gray goal came off of a juicy rebound that they were able to tap in with just under 10 minutes remaining in the period. That closed the deficit to a 3-1 margin. With four minutes remaining the Gray squad got their second goal, thanks to a beautiful pass across the crease that they were able to slip in under the Blue goalie's pads to make it a 3-2 game. The Gray team tied the game at 3-3 with just under three minutes to play on another rebound shot that went up and over the Blue goalie. The Gray team kept peppering the Blue net, but they were unable to score on any of their final five shots of the period. They would go into the final frame tied 3-3.

The Blue team scored on their first shot of the third period, thanks to a sweet pass that found an open skater on the opposite side of the net that was easily deflected in to give them a 4-3 lead. The Blue side finally controlled the puck after being outshot severely in the first two periods, but they weren't able to widen their lead any further. It looked like they would at least be able to hold on to their lead, but then with just under three minutes to play in the contest the Gray team found the puck in the middle of the ice and fired a backhand shot that went bardown to tie the game at four goals apiece. Despite each team getting a couple more chances to try to take the lead, it wasn't meant to be for either of them, and the game would end in a 4-4 tie. Tonight's game was a good effort by both Riverview teams!