Thank you, Utah!The boys really rev-ed things up during the 1st. Puck control was amazing and they pulled of 20 shots on goal to Stockton's 8. There wasn't a moment where Utah looked shaky during the initial 20, which isn't quite what we expected after Saturday's game where the boys looked dead on their feet. But the boys remained on the forecheck for the most part and when they needed it, Sims stepped up to make the saves.
Going into the 3rd, we really didn't think the guys were going to pull it off. They looked exhausted; Stockton was pushing every advantage and was able to tie things up quickly. We really have to give some props to the Maverik Center for having technical difficulties with their lights. The break seemed to give Utah the push they needed to take things past regulation and get the win in OT.
Two favorites of the OT period were Nyren with his game winning goal (of course) and Parnham picking up the passes. Welcome back, Visa! Both of those guys really assisted in manufacturing the win in that crucial time, so hats off to them.
Better luck on the man advantage, boys - Utah only converted on 1 of 9 power play situations. On the upside, they only went shorthanded 3 times - nicely done.
And in case you hadn't heard: with Sunday's overtime win, the Grizzlies are in the playoffs. Couldn't have been done during a better game or a better series.
Stars of the Game -
1. UTA - G. Nyren
2. UTA - B. Parnham
3. STK - F. Clair
Links -
gamesheet || Stockton at Utah - 3/13/11
highlights || Game Highlights 3/13/11 vs Stockton
photos || 3/13/11 - Utah Grizzlies vs Stockton Thunder
interview || Kevin Colley 3/13/11 post game
interview || Chris Donovan 3/13/11 intermission
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What a weekend!! I didn't think it was going to end that way either!!
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