Kostrowski Takes Early PIM Lead

With a tripping penalty with 7:52 left in game, Bomber D stalwart Brian Kostrowski jumped out into the early season penalty minute lead. "Bill had 2mins so I thought I should go for 4." said Kostrowski.

In other news the Bombers won the game 5-2. The Bombers didn't score first but did put up 5 in a row against the defending league champion Puck Pimps. Bill Auld led the with 4 goals and an assist despite the tauntings of a diminutive Puck Pimp, #8 Bruno. "He said I was too old-I said well-Thats Bomber Hockey." said Auld. Bruno himself ended the night with a tantalzing zero goals and zero assists.

Dave Smith scored the first goal of the night on a rifle from the point midway through the second period. "I'm climbing up the stat ladder." noted Smith. Always steady Eric Hoyer had 3 assists. The Left Side was well represented as Gary Simpson had 2 assists including one in which he deftly stole the puck at the blue line-quickly giving the Bombers a three on one. Then a fine saucer pass to Bill and the Bombers were ahead 2-1-never looking back.

Josh Burke and the defense frustrated the Puck Pimps all night. Burke stopped 18 of 20 and Mike Gilbert Sr and the rest of the D blocked the rest.

The game also marked the triumphrant return of #5 Neil Van der horn or Viachaslav Vanderchuck as he now prefers to be called. The Bombers may need to sign an extension with Vanderchuck or potentially lose him to the KHL.


So the Bombers start the summer well, knocking of the champs and waiting for a Monday July 19 matchup with the Storm.


State Electric Power Performers of the Game:
as voted by attending media:

First Star:


Bill Auld 4ga 1a

Second Star:


Dave Smith 1g

Third Star:


Gary Simpson 2a

Bomber Box Score:

Goals:

Smith (1)
B.Auld (1,2,3,4)

Assists:

Hoyer-3
Simpson-2
B.Auld