On Thursday night I made the trip up to the Miramichi to watch game 7 of the semi final Meek division playoff series. It was a long series and game 1 proved how close and intense the series would be.
Game 1 went into double over time, the OT winner came after a penalty for the Slammers. Many said the winner of game 1 would win the series(which ended up being the case). [4-3 final score].
Game 2 was all Timberwolves as they took a 4-0 lead going into the third period, the Slammers scored one goal but the Twolves scored once more to finish the game 5-1 and to take a 2-0 lead on the series.
Game 3 would be a major turning point for the Slammers they showed up to play and play they did. Curtis Black took over in net for the Slammers and block everything the Twolves threw at him. 7-0 was the final and the Slammers headed home with the momentum.
Game 4 started out well for the Slammers with a power play goal just over 2 minutes in but the Twolves scored 3...but the turning point in this game was on a delayed penalty call. The Twolves shot the puck on our goalie but (from what I heard) it went over the net and wrapped around the boards some how and took a weird bounce, went down the ice and into the empty Twolves net. The Slammers gladly took that goal and didn't look back after that. The final score was 8-5 and the Slammers were back in the series.
Game 5, 6 and 7 all had the same score 3-2...the Twolves took game 5 and ultimately game 7. I knew that at the end it would all depend on which team showed up...I found the Slammers started out strong in the games but didn't show up for the 2nd periods, then they tried to beat them in the 3rd, which was too little too late in the 7th game.
Thanks for another unforgettable season. Best of luck to the 20 year olds, you will be missed.
I can't wait for next season, it will be a long summer but I'll be back in the fall!!
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