Utah Grizzlies vs Las Vegas Wranglers Post Game 1/2/10

Utah didn't even bother to show up for this game.

We wanted to embed the circus music to our post, but we figured it would be a little too much . . .

Perry, Galbriath, and Kinasewich all ended the night with a -3. The only goal from the Grizzlies this game was from defenseman Brock Wilson in the 2nd period. Kinasewich picked up an assist on the goal and was able to extend his scoring streak to 8 games. Perry had two on ice collisions with his own teammates (or they with him - we couldn't tell), one of which led to the final Vegas goal. When you have two of your starting line colliding in the 1st period, that kind of sets the mood for the entire game. Just sayin'

The official post game is available at the Utah Grizzlies' site. The ECHL.com site has the gamesheet for review. Our post game is below.

FIRST PERIOD

Gannon picked up a penalty for hooking. Vegas capitalizes, scoring their first goal a minute into the power play. Five minutes later, Vegas scores again, 2-0. Hand starts a fight with the nearest Wrangler in an attempt to wake up Utah. It does nothing; the Grizzlies continue to play the period in their own end. Vegas scores again 16:53 into the 1st, 3-0.

Grizzlies were able to kill 2 of their 3 penalties this period, but were unable to keep control of the puck long enough to take advantage of Wranglers' penalties. Grizzlies were 0/3 on the power play during the 1st.

End of first. 3-0, Wranglers.

SECOND PERIOD

Second verse, same as the first. O'Keefe makes an appearance, replacing Erickson in goal. Galbraith picks up a minor :20 into the period for Elbowing, and Vegas goes on the power play. A minute in to the PK, Perry draws a holding penalty to make it 4-on-4. Then, Hugo draws another holding penalty on Vegas. Grizzlies have a 4-on-3 power play. They're able to capitalize just as Galbraith is released from the box. Kinasewich sends it to n00b Wilson for the goal, 3-1. However, there's no longevity to this glimmer of hope. The Grizzlies are unable to do anything with the other 3 power play chances they receive this period.

Other than the early Galbraith minor, Utah stayed out of the penalty box and kept Vegas at bay during the 2nd. Wilson's goal was a nice boost to the period, and the best Utah highlight of the game.

End of second. 3-1, Wranglers.

THIRD PERIOD

Utah was unable to recreate the early momentum of the 2nd period. Utah picked up 3 penalties this period, stunting their momentum in the process. Late in the 3rd, Perry and another Utah player (Galbraith again? - we're not sure) collided in their own end to create a 5-on-3 situation leading to the Wranglers' 4th and final goal of the night.

Game.

4-1, Wrangers.

No stars of the game from Utah.

Go Grizzlies!