Earlier in the season, we got used to Utah going up by a count of 2 or 3, then blowing their lead. Tonight, they seemed to sit back after a one goal lead and nothing seemed to shake them out of this mindset.
Let's talk about the stellar 5-on-3 kill. Utah had two defensemen in the box, and managed to kill a 1:46 shorthanded situation with few changes, two forwards, and one defenseman on the ice. Both the crowd and the benches were on their feet for the full situation. Yet this didn't change the momentum. We thought the boys would be at Def Con One after this kill, but no such luck. Surprising.
It just seems like the mental game is not there for Utah at home like it is on the road, particularly the last road trip. Granted the boys have had some upsets in their roster, adding two new defensemen and a good portion of the team out with injuries (or suspensions), so it may take a game or two for the changes to meld.
However, the Grizzlies still have some very strong players in place - Parnham, Ferguson, Snetsinger, Tim Crowder, Ruegsegger, Tuzzolino, Carroll, Fredricks - and that's only naming a few of the top of our heads. So we just expect more from these boys.
Lamoureux was amazing again tonight. 41 of 44 saves and a 2nd star of the game performance. Vegas's late 3rd goal was a hard one to take with his performance through the rest of the night. Overall, beautifully done.
Tomorrow against Ontario. Let's go.
Game Photos -
*Have some good ones, but are having computer troubles. Will get them up ASAP.
Stars of the Game -
1. LV - G. Collins
2. UTA - J. Lamoureux
3. UTA - B. Parnham
Links -
gamesheet || Las Vegas at Utah - 12/2/10
highlights || Game Highlights 12/2/10 vs Las Vegas Wranglers
photos || 12/2/10 - Utah Grizzlies vs Las Vegas Wranglers
interview || Kevin Colley 12/2/10 post game
interview || Brett Parnham 12/2/10 intermission
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