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Nov 21, 2022 | Jamie Larsen | 297 views
Owen Shuts the Door as the Blue Bombers go to 5-0
The fifth game of the season for the Blue Bombers had them on the road to play Amherstburg Red. Owen was between the pipes for the first time in his career. Owen's a pretty good catcher in baseball, so you could argue he spent all summer training to catch and block pucks in this game.

A hallmark of this team has been strong fundamental play in their end. The game started slowly for the Bombers, focusing on defensive tactics to limit any chances on the rookie goaltender. Forwards Logan and Matthew played a solid game moving the puck up the boards. Blake and Jagger were lights out at both ends of the rink moving the puck quickly out of danger in the defensive end, but keeping the pressure on in the offensive end keeping pucks in and getting shots on net. Maya was at her play-busting best paired with Calvin who continues to roam all over the ice like Erik Karlsson in his prime. Calvin snuffed several breakaways in the game showing off his great speed and endurance. It wasn't until the second period that they got rolling offensively with Thomas scoring on a nice effort to take on two defensemen and ripping a puck off the post and in the net. Nathan had an assist on the goal. Shortly after that, Grayson scored after some nice work in the offensive end assisted from Jaxon. That was it for scoring as the Amherstburg goalie stood tall the rest of the way. Maiya, who has been showing off her puck handling skills in practice, tried her best to score her first career goal and came very close several times, but no puck luck for her. She earned the hardest worker award for her efforts. Owen channeled his inner 'Matt Murray' in net and got his first career shut out, earning player of the game. 

Goal 1: Thomas; Assist: Nathan

Goal 2: Grayson; Assist: Jaxon

Golden Jersey: Owen

Lunch Box: Maiya