tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758343892805191083.post7545243585232287075..comments2024-03-28T07:02:22.244-07:00Comments on vipersdiehardfan blog: Vernon 5 Merritt 1vipersdiehardfanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17917214606291534493noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758343892805191083.post-60400384268880474112020-02-17T20:06:07.254-08:002020-02-17T20:06:07.254-08:00This is posted on the Centennials website:
Cents ...This is posted on the Centennials website:<br /><br />Cents Snake Bitten Versus Vipers<br /><br />February 18, 2020<br /><br />The Merritt Centennials ran out of steam in their final game of the weekend against the Vernon Vipers and fell by a score of 5-1.<br /><br />The first period didn’t start the way the Centennials hoped as in the first minute Matt Kowalski failed a Michigan attempt but the puck went right to the goal mouth for Ryan Shostak who scored to make it 1-0 early on. Shostak would add another one in the first period set up by Kowalski back door to make it 2-0, and the Cents would find themselves in a hole early. Tanner Marshall had a buzzer beating save in the dying seconds on a breakaway to keep the team trailing by two. Shots after one were 16-9 Vernon.<br /><br />Brophy Dunne was able to answer early for the Cents in the second period with a floater from the blue line top corner to make it 2-1, but Jack Glen and the Vipers would answer a couple minutes later to make it 3-1, and despite plenty of pressure throughout the second and 16 shots thrown on the Cents couldn’t add another one. Shots after 2 were 25-25.<br /><br />In the third with the Cents needing one early to give them a shot of adrenaline to the legs, it was the Vipers who’d add another one early in the third from Bulawka. The Vipers would then get an early powerplay, and Jackson Caller would convert to make it 5-1. The Cents ran out of gas in the third and only mustered 3 shots to the Vipers 20. Final shots were 45-28.<br /><br />After the game Assistant Coach Zach Wright said the chances were there, but the Cents couldn’t convert.<br /><br />“The boys were putting the pressure on in that 2nd period and you felt if they could get one it could turn the game around. We couldn’t find it and we ran out of legs.”<br /><br />The Cents will look to get back in the win column in their final game on home ice this Saturday – Ty Pozzobon Mental Health Night. This Wednesday you can join the team at Empty Keg Brewhouse from 5-9pm for the last meet and greet of the season.<br />vipersdiehardfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17917214606291534493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758343892805191083.post-24373981490197150052020-02-17T19:59:16.318-08:002020-02-17T19:59:16.318-08:00This is posted on the Vipers website:
After the B...This is posted on the Vipers website:<br /><br />After the Buzzer – Vipers Knock Off Cents on Family Day<br /><br />February 17, 2020<br /><br />Vernon, BC: Ryan Shostak had his first career multi-goal game and Reilly Herbst was solid in goal as the Vernon Vipers won their 30th game of the season, downing Merritt 5-1.<br /><br />The Vipers jumped on the Centennials in the first minute as Matt Kowalski knocked down a puck and centered for Ryan Shostak who potted home his 6th goal of the season at the 53 second mark to make it 1-0. The game settled down a bit, but the chances for the Vipers didn’t wane. Tanner Marshall made a couple of big saves off Connor Sleeth, Hunter Donohoe and Connor Marritt in the period. The Vipers added another marker near the 14 minute mark as the Vipers came in on an odd man rush as Kowalski and Caller combined to set up Shostak again at the left circle to make it 2-0 on his 2nd of the game.<br /><br />The Centennials scored early in the 2nd period as a Brophy Dunne point shot got through to make it 2-1. Less than two minutes later the Vipers found themselves on a 2 on 1 and Jack Glen kept on a 2 on 1 and snapped one by the glove side of Tanner Marshall to make it 3-1. After that it was the goalie show as Reilly Herbst made an enormous save while his team was shorthanded. Tanner Marshall also made a number of big saves to keep the score 3-1 after 2 periods.<br /><br />The Vipers widened the gap in the third period as the forecheck caused a turnover and Max Bulawka poked home a loose puck to make it 4-1. Shortly after that while on a powerplay, Jackson Caller unleashed a howitzer from the centre point for his 5th of the season to make it 5-1. From there, the Vipers were extremely strong defensively allowing just 3 shots in the period finishing the game by the 5-1 score.<br /><br />The Vipers will finish up the home stand on Friday for their final home game of the regular season when they welcome West Kelowna.<br />vipersdiehardfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17917214606291534493noreply@blogger.com