Consolation Game

Things started out looking positive for the FireCats, as they scored the games opening goal just over a minute into the game. Alas, the lead didn't last long, as the Regals fought back and scored one of their own less than three minutes later. It looked as though the first period would end in a tie, but a late rush by the Regals resulted in a second goal in the period, giving them a 2-1 lead heading into the second.

The FireCats weren't deterred by the deficit, though, as they once again scored quickly in the period, tying the game at 2 goals apiece 15 seconds in. They would retake the lead less than two minutes later with another goal, making the score 3-2. The remainder of the period would be a back and forth affair, but neither team was able to score again. We would head to the final 15 minutes of action with the FireCats ahead by a single goal.

Similar to the latter half of the second, the majority of the third period saw the two teams trading scoring chances up and down the ice, but failing to score. With less than two minutes remaining, the FireCats found themselves in a tie once again, as the Regals scored to tie up the game at three goals apiece at the 1:36 mark. It seemed as though the game would end that way, but a Regals shot found it's way through the crease and into the net with only 1.2 seconds on the clock, sending the FireCats to a literal last second defeat.

It was a tough weekend of hockey for the FireCats, but a great experience in Buffalo nonetheless. Here's hoping that this weekend will spur on better things when they return home and resume the regular season. Go FireCats!

Novi FireCats - Buffalo River Outdoor Classic Consolation Game - vs. Buffalo Regals

The FireCats team waiting for the Zamboni to finish so they can get on the ice!

The team gathered around the net before the start of the game.

Drew on the ice for a faceoff.

Drew moving the puck...

...from in front of his net.

Drew lined up in his defensive position for a faceoff.

Drew patrolling the area in front of his net.

Drew moving the puck along the boards.

Drew getting the puck...

...and winding up for a shot on goal.

The FireCats gathered around the bench.

Drew firing the puck on goal once again.

Drew on the ice for another faceoff.

The final score found the FireCats on the wrong side of the 4-3 score after a late comeback by the Regals.

Drew and his teammates going through the handshake line.