News Of the Game! C. Hockey, Fresh King Dazzle with Passing Skills! Brod with the SO! 'Blades Beat Force 5-0 for FIFTH straight win!
'Blades continue roll on the way to Toronto. Guest Columnist, Matt Peles:
The smell of burnt rubber and ass, normally associated with the friendly confines of Richard's purple room, was wafting from the locker room as the Blades celebrated their second shutout in a row.
The Blades were a little nervous 20 minutes before game time with only 10 players and no goalie in the locker room. With Donnie, Stach, Russ, Eel, and Bruiser out the Blades had to step up their game against a Force team that always plays the Blades hard.
And boy did the Blades step up. With a tic-tac here and a tic-tac there, C Hockey made it 2-0 with a goal and an assist. C Hockey must have given a clinic before the game, because the Blades were passing in the offensive zone like never before. The Blades kept the play moving in the offensive zone which created great scoring opportunities and rebounds that led to several goals.
The defense had an inspired game in front of the back-up goaltender. Cat looked like a free safety as he charged the oncoming puckcarrier, Pounder clearing the crease (Why does it always seems like the small guys are trying to move him?), Charlie looked like Niedermeyer carrying the puck, and what needs to be said about Secret Weapon. The defense prowess must have rubbed off on the forwards. They always seemed to be back to help out and cover the rushing defensemen. By far, King of the World was most affected with some great back checking and a nice game of catch with Mark at the blue line to avoid pressure and kill time. It looked like Teddy was trying to gain ground on the league penalty minutes leaders when he came down low to clear the crease. The only one not affected was Hatchet, who seemed to be playing for the Force and keeping the puck in the zone. The black jerseys must have confused the mad Hungarian.
Overall this had to be one of the best played Blades games all year. Had you never saw a Blades game before this you would think we know how to play this game. The momentum and good play is building for the Bombers and everybody's favorite HNA player and best one-on-one defensemen ever.
Can the Blades keep the shutout streak alive? Is there a goaltending controversy? When will the Blades winter slide begin? Is Doug Leftwich really Bruiser? Tune in for the Blades next game against the Timberwolves and goal suck to find out. See you Tuesday (no Pizza Night; watch out for the streaking Fireblades!
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