Rockhead Game Blog

MARCH 29, 2012

KNIGHTS 8 SPITS 3 FINAL
The last playoff series in which we were swept: 2005 to London. The one (and only)  year they won the Memorial Cup. 

The last time we lost a playoff series at home was back in 2008 to Sarnia. A span of 12 playoff series. 

A "we want Cully" chant breaks out for a minute or so. Quiets down for a bit. Comes back even louder. 

Barring a miracle comeback here, this is the end of the road for the 20-year-old goalie from Hamburg, New York. Also for Zack MacQueen and Derek Holden, both overager
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KNIGHTS 5 SPITS 1 - END 2ND
The Spits have struggled in the faceoff dot during this series. Trend continued in the 1st. LDN won 12 of 19 draws. That's a number they'll need to improve on in the final 40. You just can't play chase against this London club. Starting with the puck is important. 

The remainder of the PP goes out quietly. Spits now 0 for their only chance so far. No penalties against in the first. Good sign. 

1:10: 3-1 LDN
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