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Kings drop season opener in final minute, lose 4-5

Tuesday September 23, 2008 – Dedham Ice Arena

Despite battling back from a 2-0 deficit to take the lead, the Kings couldn’t hold on as the Pirates broke a 4-4 tie in the final minute, potting a loose puck in the crease behind Ed for the lead and eventual win.

With some of the leading Kings scorers not available for the game, the lines were shook up as Fran moved back to D with Frank, Bermy and Bob and Ian and Bryan took turns up front. Greg got the Kings going early, taking a feed from Paul to bury a loose puck behind the Pirates goalie, and Josh had two goals including one that rang the post on the way in. Despite some good defense that didn’t see much sustained pressure in our own zone, the Pirates took advantage of what little opportunities they had and they made them stick.

Next game is Thursday October 2nd, 9:30pm at Canton. Watch the site for games that are added. For those of you with iCal, Microsoft Outlook or any other calendar software that can subscribe to published calendars, click on the link here and you should be kept up to date with the schedule as it gets published.

Thanks to everyone who got me checks this week; if you want to mail it in that’s fine too. My address is 234 West Canton Street, Boston MA 02116.

6 Responses to “Kings drop season opener in final minute, lose 4-5”

FrankBaird3 said:

Alan, bring tape to the next game, and beer.

Posted on September 24th, 2008 at 3:16 pm.

john said:

Sorry I missed the opener. Next week I’m in Europe so look forward to skating with the Kings the following week. Go get em next week – John

Posted on September 24th, 2008 at 9:02 pm.

#20 said:

I am glad I got the puck off the skate fiasco out of the way during the first game.

Posted on September 25th, 2008 at 4:29 pm.

#20 said:

Bryan the neshl changed the schedule. looks like the last game listed has been moved to Brockton.

Posted on September 25th, 2008 at 4:33 pm.

FrankBaird3 said:

I somehow do not think this will be the last puck off the skate scenario.

Posted on September 25th, 2008 at 6:13 pm.

FrankBaird3 said:

Anyone know who our opponent on Thursday, WHDH is?

Posted on September 30th, 2008 at 3:40 pm.