Thursday April 3, 2008 – Asiaf Arena

John had a hat trick, including two goals on one shift, and the Kings knocked off the Brawlers in the final regular season game. The Kings built a 2-0 lead through the first half of the game and controlled the pace through most of it, but the Brawlers were able to capitalize on some defensive lapses and the game was tied at the end of two periods. There were a couple of good chances, including John ringing the post and the crossbar on a breakaway, until Jeff broke the tie, walking the puck out from the left corner and burying a wrister from close range. John then took the puck in off the ensuing faceoff, twice, and came away with two more goals. Fran had a power play goal to round out the scoring.

The Kings finished the regular season a respectable 12-9-3, going 8-1-1 down the stretch after a sub-par start. The playoff start Tuesday April 8th, at 9:10pm at Bavis Arena against the Icemen.

Sounds like a nice win. Great job Kings.
I should be back in action for the game on Tuesday night.

Posted on April 4th, 2008 at 4:01 pm.

great game. good to wrap up the season with a W. Dan seems like a good addition for the summer if we can fit him in. Hope to make it Tuesday. I can’t convince the wife to skip out in the whole birthing thing.

Posted on April 5th, 2008 at 7:34 pm.