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Playoffs: Squirrels 5, Fish 2

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The last time the Screaming Squirrels played the Fish, they gave up three goals in the last few minutes to turn a sure victory into an embarrassing loss. The Fish were in position to do the same thing Thursday, but the Squirrels tightened up on defense and held on for a 5-2 win in the playoff quarterfinals.

The Fish scored first, but Ed Bager and Don Marks gave the Squirrels a 2-1 lead after the first period. In the second half, Jeff Ford was alone in front of the net and put in his own rebound to give the Squirrels a 2-goal cushion. The Fish fought back, scoring shorthanded to cut the lead to 3-2. Rob Myers then scored on the same power play and the lead was back to 2, still surmountable as the Squirrels have learned. But the Squirrels held the Fish scoreless in the last 5:27 of the game, and killed a late penalty. Marks capped off the game with an empty-netter as the buzzer sounded.

Bob Sewell, who is listed on both teams’ rosters, made 28 saves for the Squirrels, who posted 24 shots of their own.

The Squirrels will now play last year’s runner-ups, the 5-Holes, on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. The first-place Hurricanes will play the Chupacabras in the other semifinal game.

Wade Marks and Rob Myers will be missing the rest of the playoffs. Marks is moving to Montana for a job, but says he is still leaving the option open to return to play for the ice team.

2005 Summer Ice Results and Stats

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Date Result Score
Aug. 25, 2005 L Playoffs: Panic 8, Squirrels 3
Aug. 24, 2005 L Honkey Kong 5, Squirrels 2
Aug. 21, 2005 L Panic 11, Squirrels 2
Aug. 16, 2005 L Honkey Kong 2, Squirrels 1
Aug. 14, 2005 L Volcanoes 12, Squirrels 2
Aug. 8, 2005 L Volcanoes 10, Squirrels 0
July 31, 2005 L Panic 3, Squirrels 2
July 27, 2005 L Honkey Kong 7, Squirrels 0
July 24, 2005 L Panic 11, Squirrels 1
July 17, 2005 L Volcanoes 10, Squirrels 0
July 10, 2005 L Dead Kings 10, Squirrels 5
June 27, 2005 L Panic 12, Squirrels 2
June 22, 2005 L Honkey Kong 6, Squirrels 4
June 19, 2005 L Dead Kings 8, Squirrels 1
June 12, 2005 L Volcanoes 9, Squirrels 1
June 5, 2005 L Volcanoes 11, Squirrels 2
May 22, 2005 L Dead Kings 8, Squirrels 2
May 15, 2005 W Squirrels 5, Panic 4
May 2, 2005 L Dead Kings 11, Squirrels 5
April 26, 2005 W Squirrels 6, Honkey Kong 2

Scoring leaders:

Sumner, 13 goals, 8 assists, 21 points

Borlik, 9 assists

Roster:

Phil Van der Vossen
Sergio Balatan
Ben Sumner
Don Marks
Adam Hughes
Matt Borlik
Greg Wenograd
Chris Long
Juan Canchasto
Chi Pham
Wade Marks
Desmond Richelsen
Charles Wolstein
Drew Thiemann
Jared Genser
Jeff Newton
Joe Berrett

Squirrels 5, 5 Holes 0

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In the final regular season game of the season Tuesday, a game that meant nothing in the standings, the Screaming Squirrels finally put together a near-flawless performance against a team that has had their number all year. They came away with a 5-0 victory against the 5 Holes, a win they sorely wanted going into the playoffs.

Don Marks scored the only goal of the first period, maneuvering around with a defenseman draped on him. The goal gave him 30 points for the season, a Squirrels’ record.

The Squirrels blew the game open in the second period with four goals, three on the power play. Tony Richelsen had a goal and Jeff Ford scored two with the odd man-advantage. Ed Bager scored at even strength.

Bob Sewell, who the Squirrels faced twice this season, had a 17-save shutout, and will likely play for them in the playoffs in place of Brian Byrne, who moved to New Jersey last week.

The playoffs start Thursday, August 25, at 8:30 p.m. against the qualifier winner.

Hurricanes 4, Squirrels 1

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Byrne Bids Farewell to Squirrels

For three seasons, Brian Byrne was the man in net for the Squirrels, helping them produce three winning seasons and a championship. He was always one of the league leaders in goals against average and fewest goals allowed, and he often came up with big saves to keep the Squirrels in a game they had no business winning or tying. Byrne played his final game for the Squirrels on Tuesday, against a team that has always been a thorn in their side.

The Hurricanes, again, got the best of them. This was despite the fact that the Squirrels – who played with a full roster – posted 19 first-half shots, and controlled much of the second half as if they had a power play. But fast breaks, rebounds and second-chance shots led to four first-half goals for the Hurricanes. Don Marks put the Squirrels on the board with ten seconds remaining in the first period with a defender draped all over him. But that was all the Squirrels could manage offensively, despite a 28-21 shot advantage.

The Hurricanes used backup goaltender Bob Sewell, who the Squirrels had easily beaten earlier in the season when he subbed for the Fish.

Byrne will now move his family up to his native New Jersey to continue his career in education, and hopefully, roller hockey.

The Squirrels play their regular season finale against another team they haven’t beaten this season – the 5 Holes. The game is Tuesday, August 16, at 7:30 p.m. While meaningless in the C Division standings, the Squirrels hope to get some momentum going into the playoffs.

Squirrels 2, Bullhawks 2

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Playing against a much improved Bullhawks team, the Squirrels struck first Tuesday, but had to battle back and kill a late penalty to settle for a 2-2 tie.

Don Marks scored through a screen in the first period to put the Squirrels ahead. In the second period, the Bullhawks scored on a delayed penalty, and then again 34 seconds later to take the lead. Then Jeff Ford scored off of the goaltender’s shoulder to tie the game at two. The Squirrels killed off a four-minute penalty with less than five minutes remaining, saving the tie.

Ford’s goal was his 20th of the season, a team record.

Two games remain, both against the top two teams in the league. The next game is Tuesday, August 9, at 9:30 against the first-place Hurricanes.