Overtime loss tonight.We don't know if Colley is going to be pleased or pissed about this one.
Parts of the game were a hot mess. But when Utah had the momentum, they rolled with it. May's penalty shot was slick as could be, Perry's goal in the 3rd was flawless, and Parker denied the Condors 33 times out of 36. However, when you throw in a botched 5-on-3 power play, a shorthanded Bakersfield goal, and some sloppy penalties in the 3rd and OT, you can see the Grizzlies did themselves no favors tonight.
The official post game is up at UtahGrizzlies.com. ECHL.com has the gamesheet, and our song and dance is below.
The official post game is up at UtahGrizzlies.com. ECHL.com has the gamesheet, and our song and dance is below.
FIRST PERIOD
Condors are wearing special jerseys.
We guess they do that a lot.
Grizzlies need to throw more checks.
If there was a hit of the game replay, it wouldn't be from Utah.
Ever.
Gannon goes to the box for hooking.
Condors get the first goal on the power play. 1-0.
Utah, what the hell?
Then the Grizzlies get a couple of power play chances.
But they decide to spend the time in their own end.
Bakersfield even gets a shorthanded SOG.
Premonition?
Romano starts a fight and goes to the box for roughing.
Condors are wearing special jerseys.
We guess they do that a lot.
Grizzlies need to throw more checks.
If there was a hit of the game replay, it wouldn't be from Utah.
Ever.
Gannon goes to the box for hooking.
Condors get the first goal on the power play. 1-0.
Utah, what the hell?
Then the Grizzlies get a couple of power play chances.
But they decide to spend the time in their own end.
Bakersfield even gets a shorthanded SOG.
Premonition?
Romano starts a fight and goes to the box for roughing.
Carpentier joins him for holding.
Bakersfield gets a roughing call, too.
May gets a penalty shot with a minute left in the 1st.
Do it.
And he does. May ties it up, thankfully.
Grizzlies don't have to start the 2nd behind.
End of first. 1-1.
First Intermission: Haggin goes one-on-one with Dustin Friesen, who doesn't like video games. Whatevs. Boy can take a hit like nobody's business.
SECOND PERIOD
Early penalty for the Grizzlies.
May reclaims his title of PK king.
Utah starts to wake up.
Some Bakersfield joke pushes Hugo down in front of the net after the whistle.
And Utah just stand there, so Romano comes to take care of it.
Boys, when you don't protect your own, you look like pansies.
We often wonder how Utah pulls off such a half-assed physical game against teams like Alaska, Bakersfield, and Idaho.
Especially when we have a coach like Colley.
May gets a penalty shot with a minute left in the 1st.
Do it.
And he does. May ties it up, thankfully.
Grizzlies don't have to start the 2nd behind.
End of first. 1-1.
First Intermission: Haggin goes one-on-one with Dustin Friesen, who doesn't like video games. Whatevs. Boy can take a hit like nobody's business.
SECOND PERIOD
Early penalty for the Grizzlies.
May reclaims his title of PK king.
Utah starts to wake up.
Some Bakersfield joke pushes Hugo down in front of the net after the whistle.
And Utah just stand there, so Romano comes to take care of it.
Boys, when you don't protect your own, you look like pansies.
We often wonder how Utah pulls off such a half-assed physical game against teams like Alaska, Bakersfield, and Idaho.
Especially when we have a coach like Colley.
We've been waiting for a reason to post that.
Colley, teach your boys to fight.
Grizzlies get a 5-on-3 power play chance.
Our first thought was "Boys, don't embarrass yourselves!"
Grizzlies get a 5-on-3 power play chance.
Our first thought was "Boys, don't embarrass yourselves!"
But they do.
Anybody have stats on Utah's 5-on-3 power play goals?
It can't possibly be as bad as we pretend it is, especially considering Utah's power play rank in the ECHL.
Even though we sound cranky about the game so far, we're actually quite pleased that the boys were able to hold Bakersfield scoreless this period.
Both teams had some good chances.
But nothing.
End of second. 1-1.
Second Intermission: We couldn't think of anything good to text, so we made a cake.
End of second. 1-1.
Second Intermission: We couldn't think of anything good to text, so we made a cake.
Though, we agree with Yo about the Bakersfield scorekeepers. They don't know a SOG when they see it. Or whatever they're smoking is really good.
THIRD PERIOD
Perry takes care of business. 2-1.
He made it look so easy, we thought it was fake. B2 even had it on the close up.
Snatch is the only assist on that.
THIRD PERIOD
Perry takes care of business. 2-1.
He made it look so easy, we thought it was fake. B2 even had it on the close up.
Snatch is the only assist on that.
Now we're getting somewhere.
The boys look alive out there, and we're biting nails and grinding teeth.
Bakersfield gets a penalty, but Grizzlies decide to play it in their own end, again.
Shorthanded goal for Bakersfield. 2-2.
What a joke.
But Dale got an assist on that. So, good on him.
Good job to a Hughes-Parnham shift.
Shorthanded goal for Bakersfield. 2-2.
What a joke.
But Dale got an assist on that. So, good on him.
Good job to a Hughes-Parnham shift.
They were on Bakersfield like flies on poo.
Looks like we're going to overtime.
And Kotsy gets a roughing penalty with :06 left in regulation.
Doh!
End of third. 2-2.
OVERTIME
Grizzlies start it shorthanded.
4-on-3. Killed.
Gannon penalty.
Colley pissed.
Grizzlies lose.
Game.
3-2, Condors.
End of third. 2-2.
OVERTIME
Grizzlies start it shorthanded.
4-on-3. Killed.
Gannon penalty.
Colley pissed.
Grizzlies lose.
Game.
3-2, Condors.
No Utah stars of the game, again.
NOTES
So, the Grizzlies turn a wishy-washy start into a nail-biter. We pretty much spoke our mind in the recap, so we'll leave the rest up to Colley.
Sounds like the local newspaper quoted some troll talking about the Grizzlies' lack of physical presence last night. Don't get us wrong - the joke's comment was laughable (finally got his first pro goal - cool story, bro), but we've been saying that the Grizzlies need to step it up on the physical side of things all season. Last night was a pretty sorry example of their physical play, and tonight wasn't much better.
Granted, our team is built around snipers and speed rather than strength, but even so.
Throw some damn checks, boys.
Go Grizzlies!
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