Game #28 Link
St. Louis, MO
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Prince George Firebirds (3-4-0) 3
St. Louis Scarecrows (4-1-2) 2
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Final- Shootout
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W - Ben Waters (3-0-0) 13 saves
L - Kyle Wahlgren (4-1-2) 30 saves
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Three Stars of the Game

1st Star - Hunky Monkey
2nd Star - Kelly Rivet
3rd Star - Kyle Wahlgren
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Summary

Entering the game it was clear the Scarecrows have taken it upon themselves to prove any doubters wrong over this early season stretch that had them entering the game 4-1-1 and sitting atop the Eastern Division. On the opposing bench was Prince George, who stumbled mightly out of the blocks but have seemingly found there footing in an ever strengthening West Division.

With the Firebirds jumping out to an early lead on a Barak Obrana power play goal following a Kelly Rivet holding call, the Scarecrows would tie it up a minute later as Dos Diablo buried a wrister past a sprawling Ben Waters. Shortly before the break Rivet then would find Nate Akeson on the back door for a wide open net and a 2-1 lead after the first.



While not enticingly electrifying (in terms of goals) during the second period, the period made up for in highlight reel saves by Kyle Wahlgren. The period was immensely lopsided, as the Firebirds unloaded on a defense that was looking tired, but managed to escape with a 2-1 lead intact. While shots were 15-3, Wahlgren stood tall during two breakaway attempts and what could have been a candidate for the save of the year.



The third, like the first two periods was once dictated by a Firebird fore checking that was determined to steal this one on away ice. With only five minutes remaining on the clock Hunky Monkey would gather a rebound and stuff it home as Wahlgren lost sight of the puck through legs crowding the crease. The Scarecrows would fend off two late, high-quality chances and both teams would secure a point and take it to extra frames.



Overtime, while no shots were registered, was increasingly physical as both teams were emptying their tanks hoping to get that second point. To much dismay of the home crowd, the game went on to a shootout in which Waters would stop 3 out of 4 shooters to take the win and a 3-0 record on the season.



Three Stars

1st Star - Hunky Monkey - Deep into the third period Monkey was able to corral a loose puck and bury it past Wahlgren to tie up the game and take it to overtime.

2nd Star - Kelly Rivet - What can be said that wasn't done. While accumulating three minor penalties, Rivet would collect 2 assists, 2 shots, 3 hits and 1 shot block. Rivet proved to be one of the high energy players of the game.

3rd Star - Kyle Wahlgren - If it wasn't for the 30 saves, this lopsided game would have reflected so on the scoreboard. Seeing almost two-times more action, Wahlgren did what he could before allowing the late goal and eventually fading in the shootout.