Jameson Simek scored his first career goal last night in a losing effort against the Multiple Scoregasms. The goal came late in the third, with the game well out of reach, on a rebound. The score remained the same the rest of the way, with a final score of 9-3. The two other markers were provided by Neal, who now holds a one goal lead in the twin scoring race.
So what was the reason for tonight's blowout loss? Three things, in this journalist's humble opinion. First, Josh's shoulder injury. An injured goalie is never a good thing. He struggled with shots all night and was pierced nine times. While the extent of his injury is unknown, the time off before Sunday's matinee meeting with the Cryptic Stench is only a good thing. Secondly, missed opportunities. While the goaltending was great for the Scoregasms, it would have been nice for Mother Russia to stash more than three. Missed breakaways and odd man rushes always come back to bite you in the proverbial ass (ass in this case, not proverbial). Thirdly, and the biggest reason for the loss tonight, the absence of Lynch, Beege, and Mark. Not only does this give the soviets two goal scorers and a defensemen, but it gives their players more rest. Fatigue certainly played a factor tonight on the short bench.
EXTRA NEWS AND NOTES: Neal and Ryan both suffered injuries during tonight's game but should heal up before Sunday. Mark is in Bern, Switzerland with an elbow specialist until Thursday, but he told reporters he expects to play on Sunday.
REDDER ARMY NOTES: All players are currently reveling in the fact that they are now seeded higher than the Red Army.
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