The Blue Rage faced the Waterloo Bulldogs in the first round of the playoffs last night. Waterloo jumped out to an early lead and was winning 1-0 at the end of the first period. They scored twice again in the second and held their lead until with 1:37 remaining C. Flynn scored (asst. B. Bittle) to end the period with Freeburg down by two. At 6:34 D. Reiking scored (asst. B. Bittle) to put the Blue Rage within a goal. That goal came with only 2:39 left in regulation and was scored by J. York.
With the score tied at 3 all, the game was decided by a shootout. Waterloo scored on their first attempt and the Blue Rage were unable to answer. Waterloo then scored on their second attempt as did A. Nickens for the Blue Rage. B. Sawyer shut down the third Waterloo shot but Freeburg was unsuccessful in their final attempt thus giving Waterloo the win.
Thanks to the Blue Rage players and coaches for giving us another exciting season of Varsity hockey. Best of luck to the graduating seniors and we will see the rest of you next year!
There is a lot of hockey left to play for the J.V. squad and fans can come cheer them on against Triad this Saturday night at 8:30 in Fairview. GO BLUE RAGE!
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