Spiders hammer Grizzlies 7-2
March 6, 2014
Grizzlies vs. Spiders
Friday, Feb. 28, 2014,
9:00 p.m. – Richfield 1
Game 16 (AHA game 4239)
- Grizzlies final score:
- 2
- Spiders final score:
- 7
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzlies | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Spiders | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
A short handed goal by Geoff Kuppe early in the third period broke open a close game, propelling the Spiders to a critical 7-2 win over the Grizzlies. TK Kramasz did an admirable job subbing in net for the IR-bound Brian Dow, making 34 saves.
Mark Bortnem and Chris Stalpes scored early in the first before the Grizzlies closed to 2-1. Doug Thorson scored for the second game in a row before the Grizzlies again closed within a goal late in the second period.
Kuppe’s tally early in the third was followed by Mike Townsend and Mark Bortnem again before Shawn Tromiczak capped the scoring with a sick wrap around just before the clock hit zero.
The win improves the Spiders to an even 8-8-0 for the season and keeps their slim playoff hopes alive. Next up for the Spiders are the Gators, who upset the Spiders 5-4 earlier in the season.
For details, see the box score and game summary.
