Now, Seattle is a bit of a hot mess. I give them credit for battling back throughout the game. With the game seemingly in hand in the third at 5-2 the Americans let up and let Seattle crawl back into it, scoring twice to bring it to 5-4. Then the guys woke up and plastered a much dejected Pickard for another three to end the night at 8-4. On the seventh goal scored by Wilgosh, Pickard freaked out, much like a goalie does...(much like Chet did when he had a bad night) here he is seen laying on the ice, just after lifting his head up. He layed there during the entire goal celebrating like a pouting child. It was pretty sad. Then the last goal it was like he didnt even care. He was kicked back against the goal post swinging his leg around like he didnt care...oh well eh?
Tyler Schmidt, Justin Feser and Patrick Holland each had a goal and three assists, and the Tri-City Americans won their fourth straight with an 8-4 victory over the Thunderbirds before a crowd 3,560 at Toyota center.
"I thought it was Schmitty's best game of the year," said Tri-City coach Jim Hiller. "He chipped in offensively, he had big hits and played solid defense. He painted a picture tonight of what he can do with and without the puck." (herald)
I highlight Feser's name because he had a great game, one that he really needed. Hopefully this will be inspiration for him to start back to his scoring ways.
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Canada’s National Junior Team has earned the silver medal at the 2011 IIHF World Junior Championship after losing 5-3 to Russia in Wednesday night’s gold medal game at HSBC Arena.
Carter Ashton scored a goal, but it wasn't enough...too bad, hopefully he can come here and score lots of goals. Maybe he can take up the spot that Brooks Macek is in now...I think Macek is not going to get it going this year. I hope it happens, but it just doesnt seem like its going to happen.
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Ams play in Everett tonight, as always a big test on the road. The guys have been plsaying really well lately and have pulled themselves up to within 5 points of Portland for the division lead. Speaking of which, remember earlier in the season I said the US division was going to be tough? Looking at the Western Conference standings the top three teams are: Portland, Spokane, And Tri Cities. All separated by 5 points. Prince George (BC Division) is 4th.
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US DIVISION STANDINGS:
| Rank | U.S. Division | GP | W | L | OTL | SL | PTS | PCT | GF | GA | STK | P10 | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland Winterhawks | 40 | 25 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 53 | 0.662 | 150 | 126 | 0-4-0-0 | 4-6-0-0 | 818 |
| 2 | Spokane Chiefs | 37 | 22 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 49 | 0.662 | 154 | 101 | 4-0-0-0 | 8-1-1-0 | 719 |
| 3 | Tri-City Americans | 36 | 23 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 0.667 | 141 | 107 | 4-0-0-0 | 8-2-0-0 | 566 |
| 4 | Seattle Thunderbirds | 38 | 16 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 39 | 0.513 | 108 | 129 | 0-2-0-0 | 3-7-0-0 | 683 |
| 5 | Everett Silvertips | 39 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 37 | 0.474 | 94 | 116 | 0-3-0-0 | 4-5-1-0 | 620 |
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