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monochameleon · 12-22-2015, 06:33 AM

Game 4
Manitoba Vikings vs. Calgary Mustangs
Federation Arena, Calgary

As hard as Calgary tried to regain the momentum in the series, the team were still clearly hurting from Sunday's harsh 8-1 loss, and they were unable to make the comeback required. Though their defence was back - they outhit Manitoba 24-22 - and they closed the shots gap somewhat - now only 33-25 - they were still unable to stop Jonathon Gagnon or his teammates and Fred Lind still looks tired and out of touch.

Gagnon opened the scoring with a powerplay goal at the end of the first period, scoring while Juraj Gajdos was in the box for roughing. It's Gagnon's 15th goal of the post-season, and the lead he's opening up on Filip Petersson in the points race is emblematic of the increasing gap between the Vikings and the Mustangs.

Over the course of the second period, Graham Nichols and David Copeland backed up Gagnon with goals of their own. Meanwhile, Manny Lopera was in the zone, blocking absolutely everything Calgary could throw at him.

The Vikings now have three in a row. The Mustangs fans, possibly aware that this may be the last time they see their heroes on home ice this season, cheered and prayed and hoped, but their team needs to find the grit and determination that got them this far and that they have now seemingly lost. The Vikings lead the series 3-1 and are just one win away from the Cameron Phillips Memorial Trophy. The series returns to Winnipeg on Saturday night.

12-22-2015, 06:33 AM	#82
monochameleon Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: New South Wales, Australia Posts: 114	Premier League Final Game 4 Game 4 Manitoba Vikings vs. Calgary Mustangs Federation Arena, Calgary As hard as Calgary tried to regain the momentum in the series, the team were still clearly hurting from Sunday's harsh 8-1 loss, and they were unable to make the comeback required. Though their defence was back - they outhit Manitoba 24-22 - and they closed the shots gap somewhat - now only 33-25 - they were still unable to stop Jonathon Gagnon or his teammates and Fred Lind still looks tired and out of touch. Gagnon opened the scoring with a powerplay goal at the end of the first period, scoring while Juraj Gajdos was in the box for roughing. It's Gagnon's 15th goal of the post-season, and the lead he's opening up on Filip Petersson in the points race is emblematic of the increasing gap between the Vikings and the Mustangs. Over the course of the second period, Graham Nichols and David Copeland backed up Gagnon with goals of their own. Meanwhile, Manny Lopera was in the zone, blocking absolutely everything Calgary could throw at him. The Vikings now have three in a row. The Mustangs fans, possibly aware that this may be the last time they see their heroes on home ice this season, cheered and prayed and hoped, but their team needs to find the grit and determination that got them this far and that they have now seemingly lost. The Vikings lead the series 3-1 and are just one win away from the Cameron Phillips Memorial Trophy. The series returns to Winnipeg on Saturday night.