Utah came out strong in the 1st period, but neither team was able to light the lamp during the initial 20 minutes. However, 0:15 into the 2nd period, Ontario scored the first goal of the night and continued to take control of the puck, adding 2 more goals to lead 3-0 before the second intermission.The Grizzlies battled back in the 3rd, but to no avail. Ontario picked up one more late in the period to end the game 4-0.
We're still a little baffled about this one, honestly. We didn't think we played particularly bad, but the push that was there in the 1st didn't seem to translate to the following 40 minutes.
From the official post game:
The Ontario Reign defeated the Utah Grizzlies 4-0 Monday night at the E-Center. Ontario pulled away with a three-goal second period. [utahgrizzlies.com]
post game || Grizzlies Fall 4-0 to Ontario
gamesheet || Ontario at Utah 1/25/10
photos || 1/25/10 - Utah Grizzlies vs Ontario Reign
interview || Kevin Colley 1/25/10 post game (audio)
blog || Adrian Denny's game day blog
Photo of the Night:
Vlady goes for the puck.
Additional Game Photos:
Scoring Summary: (we almost didn't torture ourselves with this, but . . .)
ONT T. Voce (12), 0:15 2nd period (Francisco); Reign 1, Grizzlies 0
ONT T. Kraus (7), 8:27 2nd period; Reign 2, Grizzlies 0
ONT T. Voce (13), 18:30 2nd period (Francisco, O'Connor); Reign 3, Grizzlies 0
ONT S. O'Connor (4), 17:25 3rd period; Reign 4, Grizzlies 0
What We Think Worked Well: 1st period
Can we claim a single period worked well? Yes, we think we can. The boys came out strong in the 1st period, battling for the puck and tallying 8 SOG to Ontario's 6. The mental game was there, the fight was there; Utah came out looking to play some hockey. But somehow the 40 minutes following fell desperately short of this 1st period effort.
What Could Have Gone Better: Power Play
We're recycling this one. Yeah, we talked about it after Saturday's game, but it still applies here. Granted, there were less chances, but even so. 0/4 on the power play - need we say more?
Who Made the Difference: AJ Perry
We're not sure there can be a difference maker if you get shut out. Either way, we say AJ Perry was it. Both n00b Allen with the leading SOGs and Vlady with his crazy puck handling were on our list, but Perry was excellent at applying the pressure, finding the puck, and constantly bouncing back into the game even after a minor injury in the 3rd. So, we choose him.
Stars of the Game:
**All from Ontario.
ONT T. Voce (12), 0:15 2nd period (Francisco); Reign 1, Grizzlies 0
ONT T. Kraus (7), 8:27 2nd period; Reign 2, Grizzlies 0
ONT T. Voce (13), 18:30 2nd period (Francisco, O'Connor); Reign 3, Grizzlies 0
ONT S. O'Connor (4), 17:25 3rd period; Reign 4, Grizzlies 0
What We Think Worked Well: 1st period
Can we claim a single period worked well? Yes, we think we can. The boys came out strong in the 1st period, battling for the puck and tallying 8 SOG to Ontario's 6. The mental game was there, the fight was there; Utah came out looking to play some hockey. But somehow the 40 minutes following fell desperately short of this 1st period effort.
What Could Have Gone Better: Power Play
We're recycling this one. Yeah, we talked about it after Saturday's game, but it still applies here. Granted, there were less chances, but even so. 0/4 on the power play - need we say more?
Who Made the Difference: AJ Perry
We're not sure there can be a difference maker if you get shut out. Either way, we say AJ Perry was it. Both n00b Allen with the leading SOGs and Vlady with his crazy puck handling were on our list, but Perry was excellent at applying the pressure, finding the puck, and constantly bouncing back into the game even after a minor injury in the 3rd. So, we choose him.
Stars of the Game:
**All from Ontario.
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