earJust when the Fraser River Motor-men appeared to have all green lights to the finish line, the rascally Bear squad threw a couple of bananas on the track to overcome a 2-1 deficit to win going away, 4-2.
The low scoring GM’rs jumped out to the lead thanks to their only consistent performers as “Sugar” Shane Baker danced to a goal and assisted on Chad “The “Comet” Swanson’s team leading fourth goal of the the young Forestry Hockey League season.
That was when the tranquil river run turned into a deliverance inspired fiasco as the BTB crew took over.
Playing lead was Troy “Madman” McMillan with two ruthless goals as Brody “Duelling Banjo’s” Neighbour scored once and added an assist with Bud “Bonkers” Carter scoring on a scintillating unassisted bullet.
The result gives the Bears a dominating lead in the wins (5), goals for (29) and GAA (2.17) categories and the FHL also rans wishing for an early and lengthy hibernation of their furried friends?
The contest in Rink 2 started off slowly but built to a crescendo as both squads pulled out all the stops looking for victory.
Serenity actually had the run of the play early on and were full value for the lead after Kevin “Commando” Hesslegrave nudged one a couple of inches over the line.
The rest of the first half was a Blue Collar special as “Rocket” Rob Belanger assisted on goals by Todd “Squad” Gryschuk and “Dandy” Dan Lowndes who rifled one in just inside the far post.
When Will “The Iceman” Quarry stickhandled through several Builders on his way to a shorthanded beauty to give the Tree Planters a 3-2 lead it seemed like the Builders would need a miracle for a second half comeback.
That is when Dave “Cialis” McCulloch came to the rescue as he had no trouble getting it up on consecutive shifts to give his squad a 4-3 lead and extend his team-leading points total to a nifty nine.
Not to be out-done, Blue Collar set their sights on their own Black magic as George “Pepé Le” Paul looked off a pass and shot a howitzer short side glove on a perfectly played two-on-one break for the tying goal.
A frantic final minute couldn’t change the outcome which means that the Builders are an equal opportunity sister kisser as they have draws versus all three of their opponents.
Steve Dodge is a defensive winger for Serenity Builders and an Observer contributor.