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Bruinsfan


Joined: 9/17/2008
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Draftee

   What a game!!
Posted: 10/6/2008 1:41 pm

The T-Birds needed this win, and win they did. It doesn't get much more satisfying than this.

The Chiefs were #1 in their division and the Birds were dead last, yet it seemed so evenly matched.

The goals were nice, but the goaltending was what really blew me away. I don't care how old he is, someone needs to buy Jacob DeSerres a beer. He stopped so many shots, including the most crucial answer attempt from the Chiefs at the end of the shootout.

I loved the T's defense. They were very aggressive right out of the gate. They would not allow any Chief with the puck to breathe. I was expecting a very passive defense, but they were more aggressive than many NHL games I've seen. The second period saw both teams slowing down, but the third saw everyone hungry for the win.

There wasn't one fight, which suprised me. There almost was one, when Donaghy from the Chiefs put a dirty cross check from behind on Steve Chaffin. Chaffin had his gloves off, ready to go before he even got back up, but the refs squashed it immediately.

The fact that they got the crowd so into the game without fighting is what really earned them respect that night. I'm not against fighting, I'm just really impressed when a team can draw the fans to their feet by good playing alone.

You had to love the group in Section 111...they totally got into the Chiefs goaltender's head. I can still hear the resounding, "Dustin, Dustin, Dustin, YOU SUCK!"

Hopefully this win will hold them over for their brutal road trip. Thunderbirds, my hat goes off to you!

"Are jelly doughnuts allowed in the barracks?! Well how did it get there?"



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gocanucks


Joined: 9/20/2008
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Draftee

   Reply to post made by Bruinsfan 10/6/2008 @ 1:41 pm
Subject: What a game!!

Re: What a game!!
Posted: 10/6/2008 8:16 pm

Cheers to the T-Birds for getting that first win, although I was disappointed be the crowd attendance of about 4,200, the energy was great so kudos to the fans for getting into it.

Thomas Hickey is back, so you are going to see leadership, drive and a much better defensive effort the rest of the year with #4 leading the boys.

Let's go Birds, keep it going through this rough schedule, we will see you on 10-18 for your return, hopefully with more fans on hand.


         


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