Game Review
Close But No Cigar
The Sydney Ice Dogs clawed back from a five goal deficit in the first period to score five unanswered goals and tie the game, forcing a shootout where the visiting Adelaide Adrenaline escaped with the shootout win 6-5. With the playoffs out of reach for the Ice Dogs there was nothing left but pride on the line which was put to the test when Adelaide went on a scoring spree putting Sydney deep in the doghouse five goals down.
“It wasn’t the best start to a game and we were far from playing our best hockey which we addressed in the change room after the first period” explains Todd Stephenson who scored the first goal in the Ice Dogs comeback. Not far behind Stephenson was team mate Scottie Herbert who notched the second goal from a set-up by veteran Chris Sekura.
Of course no comeback would be complete with out a bit of good old fashioned mongrel. “When we started finishing our body checks and getting under their skin, it opened up the ice and allowed us more room to attack the net” explains Jamie Galbraith who sniped the third goal to leave the second period at 5-3 in favour of Adelaide.
By the third period the LCC Sports Complex was on the edge of their feet cheering their Dogs on as Stephenson and Galbraith both put up their second goals of the night. The Dogs could have won the game in regulation time when Import Matt Monaghan hit the puck out of mid air into the net, but the goal was disallowed due to a high stick on the play leaving the game to end in a shootout.
One of Australia’s best forwards Greg Oddy scored on the first shot of the shootout for Adelaide and despite Jimmy Herbert’s two big saves afterwards the pups failed to score on their end allowing Adelaide to salvage the win.
Next week the Ice Dogs are on the road to Adelaide and Melbourne to complete the season.
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Pictures: Shahrooz Chowdhury
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August 18th, 2009 at 7:59 am
I just finished reading the game report.Although this is my first Aussie season i am proud to be a fan of the Ice Dogs.When one doesn’t get to a game its good to read the report and it’s great to see some pics.
I was their in Newcastle last year when the dogs won their semi and at that stage had only discovered the Aussie Season.
I want to say two things here 1) Well done you have done your best for the season. 2)Hurry up 2010 season so we can start again.
Ps As long as the Northstars don’t win i’m happy
August 18th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
GREAT GAME GUYS,TO COME BACK FROM THAT FIRST PERIOD SHOWED GUTS AND DETERMINATION,HOPE US MAKING A RACKET FIRED YOU ALL UP,CANT WAIT FOR NEXT SEASON WHEN WE WILL BE DEFINATELY LARGER AND LOUDER
SOME PRETTY BIG HITS OUT THERE WHILST STILL PLAYING ATTRACTIVE HOCKEY,PROBABLY THE BEST GAME IVE SEEN THIS YEAR,SORRY THE RESULT DIDNT GO OUR WAY
August 18th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
I was late to the game and missed the first period but i was on the phone driving to the game talking to JOHNNO22 and i found out they were 4 down. i rushed to get there and when i did gave the dogs the they support from the croud they needed and diserve. it was an exciting game for the next two periods. i remember from the last time adelaide played at liverpool it was funny seeing #21 from adelaide give cheap shots all game but not stand up to anyone except when behind the refs or in his dugout. oh wait i lie he did stand up to someone a dogs supporter in the foyer. i think someone cant handle the sledging he got. it will only be time before the icedogs gives back to there fans and dish out some to old mate #21. sticks down for #21. untill next game.
any one up for the playoffs look in the crowd there will be icedog jerseys.
DanSON14
August 19th, 2009 at 8:21 am
Whose your tips for winning this year.Sucked in to Northstars i hope.
Duck 27
August 19th, 2009 at 9:12 pm
I think Northstars might take out the title when they played the bears they played as a team extremely well. that might have been cause the bears are shithouse this season. the northstars may be on top atm but i havnt seen any stand out talent from anyteam except the dogs when they came from behind to level the game at 5-5. NICE!!!
August 23rd, 2009 at 7:39 pm
just got tickets for playoffs.
we need a forum on this site.
August 23rd, 2009 at 7:40 pm
we need a forum on this site.
just got tickets for playoffs.
August 24th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
Hi your right again.My mate has tickets already for the group of 10 we have going 3 declined unfortunately from the 13.
See you up their i’ll be the guy wearing Duck’s gear with the busted hand.
Cheers Ian Bring it on
August 25th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Thanks for your support this season Ian and do us proud up in Newcastle!
Also forgot to mention Dan in my other blog post that there is a forum at http://www.hockeypulse.com.au. Alot of supporters from other teams are really active on there and the Doggies don’t have too many supporters speaking their mind, so might be good to jump on there and check it out.
Again we will put the forum initiative on the wishlist, it might not be as soon as next season as we are trying to increase the speed of info onto the website like live scores and game reviews uploaded after the game and maybe even video highlights to enhance the web experience for you guys etc.
Again thanks for all your support and yelling your lungs out for us, it makes comebacks from 4-0 down possible and without you guys we are nothing.
Enjoy the summer and your weekend up in Newcastle.
August 25th, 2009 at 9:51 pm
yelling our lungs out allright after every home game i have no voice.
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