Alliance Hockey

The Bulldogs 2^nd game was played at Yost Arena, home of the Michigan Wolverines. The Bulldogs needed a power play goal with 1:30 left in the 3^rd period to escape with another 2-2 tie against the Grosse Pointe Bulldogs. The Bulldogs found some offense in the 3^rd game winning easily 5-1 over the Redford Royals. 

 

With one game remaining in pool play, the Bulldogs were 1-0-2 (4 pts) and needed to win their final game to qualify for the finals. Their final pool game was against the Geneva Cyclones. The Cyclones ripped through their first three pool games going 3-0. This undersized Bulldog team was not intimidated by the size of the Cyclones. The Bulldogs came out aggressive and hitting. The Bulldogs earned a two goal lead and survived the 3^rd period coming away with a 2-1 victory.

 

The championship game would be a rematch with the Geneva Cyclones. The Cyclones controlled play during the scoreless 1^st and 2^nd periods. The Bulldogs survived those first two periods on tilted ice. Much of the 3^rd period was also played on ice tilted the Cyclone way. With 2:10 left in the 3^rd period, the Bulldogs scored. The Bulldogs fans went crazy. Shortly after the puck dropped, the Bulldogs picked up a penalty, and the Cyclones would be on the power play for the remainder of the game. The Cyclones charged; the Bulldogs battled. With their goalie pulled, the Cyclones had a 2 man advantage and they used it. The puck bounced around the crease and with 10 seconds remaining, a Bulldog hammered the puck down the ice. Game over. Bulldogs 1 – Cyclones 0. 

 

The Bulldogs finished with 3 wins and two ties (no losses). For the first time this season, the Bulldogs have a streak.  They’ve played 7 consecutive games without a loss. They next play DJHA on Sunday in league play.

 

How ‘bout dem Bulldogs!!