Storm Blows by Grizzlies

Late Power Play Goal by Bullock caps Come-from-Behind Win

With the enforcement of the new rules this year, 5 on 3 situations appear to be the norm in the KIJHL. Kamloops was able to take advantage of questionable judgement from the Revelstoke bench to eek out a 3-2 come from behind win.

With Vincein Scott off for holding late in the 3rd, the Revelstoke bench took too long to send out their penalty killers, referee Rob Switzer lost his patience and slapped an additional 2 minutes on the board as a bench minor. The error was critical.

It left the Grizzilies 2 men short for the 2nd time in the period and it proved costly as Ryan Bullock finished off an nice passing play to beat Revelstoke goaltender Jordan Barry to take a permanent 3-2 lead.

It was the fifth time in the game that Revelstoke played with a 2 man disadvantage. It's not hard to do. Once a team is put in a short handed situation it appears quite easy to pick up a 2nd or even a 3rd penalty. And the referees a quite willing to call them. Kamloops also played 2 men short twice during the game.

Austin Goode, returning to the line-up after being a healthy scratch against Summerland, showed that he wanted to remain in the line-up by scoring the Storms first two goals, one on a power play and the game tying goal was completed 5 on 5 in the third period.

Revelstoke Jordan Barry was sensational stopping 42 of 45 shots while his counterpart at the other end, Storm puckstopper Anthony Manfredi was equally efficient this night allowing 2 goals on 33 shots.

The Storm is on the road this weekend in Creston and Kimberly and you should be able pick up the games on the KIJHL site, hosted by the home teams. Make sure you check the site ahead of time to see if there will be a broadcast.
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Galbraith and Storm Breathe Sigh of Relief

Jamie Galbraith can breathe again and thats good news for him and the Storm.

He was back on the practice ice Tuesday, skating for the first time in over a week.
Galbraith had some testing done on Sunday regarding the fluid found around his heart that caused strong palpalations, shortness of breath and chest pains.

It appears that the swelling has subsided and Jamie feels much better. He will resume practicing for the rest of the week and is expected to be back in the line-up for the next home game against Sicamous.

We look forward to seeing him back.