I'm not pleased with the performance. We finally get to play a so-called finesse team, our style, and we need to step it up. We turned it on at the end but it was too little too late. Bill Newsun, Brad Haelzle and Cory Isen had a goal and an assist apiece. I don't think we gave enough respect to Amarillo.
Talent is one thing, desire is another.
The Ice Pirates' momentum was broken when they had to play the final minute of the game shorthanded after being assessed a penalty for too many men on the ice. Their goalie did the same in the third. The Rattlers, owners of the worst home power play and penalty kill, won the game with special teams. Wensley tied the score 10 minutes later. Five minutes later Hanson scored to pull the Ice Pirates to within 3-2.