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<div align="center">Prince George Firebirds vs. Colorado Mammoths</div>
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This electric night started off early with the Mammoths Maverick O'Dooley taking a tripping penalty less than six minutes in. Gutler of the Birds' picked up a hooking only a couple minutes later, and Hunky Monkey was called in or a holding. Ultimately, Monkey's penalty wouldn't impact the Firebirds that much and they even scored a short handed goal off it.

Moving into the second, the period opened up with a hard flying fight between Evgeny Yakikov of the Mammoths and Michael Young of the Firebirds. The went it for a few seconds, and the Firebirds Young won the fight, tipping the momentum in Prince George's favor. Riding the wave of adrenaline the Firebirds moved forward and Sven Wolf slammed home a goal. The Mammoths weren't out though, picked up a goal for themselves to bring the score to 2-1. Late in the period Wolf picked up a minor for high sticking.

The third period was eventful, and started with Ben Dover for Colorado taking a rather interesting diving penalty. A couple minutes later, Browski got one for high sticking, and it would lead into Josh O'Brian's trip. Frederick Boone got one for interference in a strong offensive attempt, and to lead the period out William Goddard made a strong attempt at a goal but caused his team a two minute penalty, possibly costing them the game.

Tonight's Turning Point

Tonight's turning point came in the second period, when Yakikov and Young took to the fists for a hard knock fight. Young's victory gave the Firebirds the momentum they needed to score a second goal, one that would end up being the game winner.


Player Comparison

- Sven Wolf -

Wolf had a great night, putting up a goal and an assist for the victorious Firebirds. His success all through the game in terms of setting up offensive opportunities for his teammates and playing a strong defensive game showed the true steel in his style of play.

- Maverick O'Dooley -

O'Dooley may not have had the biggest offensive night, but his physical presence was massive. On the night he dished out five hits and had a shot blocked in one of the most defensively sound games by any player so far this season. The two players had drastically different nights, but both had large impacts on the game.

Three Stars

1st Star - Casper Jakobsson

Tonights first star is upcoming star Casper Jakobsson who has been leading the Firebirds offensively all season. In putting up a goal and an assist he has solidified himself as one of the team's premier players.

2nd Star - Sven Wolf

Wolf already got the spotlight tonight with the player comparison, but his play also earned him the second star of the game. One of the top young rookies for the Firebirds this season, Wolf played a great game putting up not only offensively but also had three hits.

3rd Star - Barak Obrana

Obrana is a legendary player in the eyes of many, and is one of the oldest players in the SMJHL currently. This player put up an assist and three hits for a very strong night easily worthy of the third star.