In honor of Thompson’s recent return and Kase being scratched for noted “gritters” Boll and Shaw, this recap will feature way too many hockey clichés.
First Period:
Carlyle preached the necessity of coming out strong to start the two-week road trip. It was key to have the team’s veteran players come out and give 110%. Without their help, there was no would be no appropriate example for the young guys to follow.
Hampus Lindholm opened the scoring at 9:39 on 4v4 play. The Swede earned his 4th of the year immediately after the offensive zone faceoff win.