Ghostriders Steal Back Game in Shoot Out!

Heartbreak Kids Steal Show in this Game

After holding a 1-0 lead (David McIvor) going into the last 2 minutes it was heartbreak for the Fernie Ghostriders goaltender Jason Greenwell when Kamloops forward Devin Gannon scored a short-handed goal with 1:58 left in the 3rd period to tie the score at 1-1.

It was heartbreak again, this time for Kamloops Storm goaltender, Christian Pedersen when, on the same power-play, Chad Olsen was left alone in the slot to fire the go-ahead goal with 1:37 remaining, putting Fernie up 2-1.

Probably the cruelest heartbreak occurred with less than 1 second remaining when Greenwell was beaten by a shot from Storm rookie, Shawn Menton. There was a little controversy about no time being left on the clock however the red light went on before the blue light (which signals the end of the period) went on so the goal stood.

Both goaltenders had to make good saves in the overtime which settled nothing. In the shootout, the veteran Jason Greenwell showed his poise and stopped 4 consecutive Kamloops shots while Pedersen was scored on by Mike Oldfied and Chad Olsen to steal it back for the Ghostriders.

It was a very entertaining game between two of the best teams in the league. Don't be surprised if you see these perennial rivals meet again in the KIJHL final this spring.
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Veteran Kamloops Storm goaltender Anthony Manfredi was the back-up goaltender in this game. Word is that he has been battling an ear infection.