Bombers Survive Aces

The Bombers defeated the Flying Aces to finish out the regular season AIAHL Spring season.  The win put the club in 3rd place in the final standings and earns them a first round playoff meeting with -those same Flying Aces.

The Bombers fell behind 2-0 early in the first and needed goals from Kyle Kappmeier, Tony D'anna, Johnny Zimnoch and Jean Eric Hoyer to overcome the defecit.  Josh Burke played well in periods 2 & 3 to hold down the victory.  Bomber legend Mike Gilbert, Sr attended the game and commented "after a rough start he settled down and played solid - coming up with HUGE breakaway save in 2nd period and then closing the door in the 3rd."

State Electric Power Performers of the Game
(as selected and quoted by the local Bomber legend media)

1st Star:
Kyle Kappmeier  1g  "After being stoned multiple times he breaks thru and starts the deluge! "













2nd Star:
Josh Burke (see quote above)

3rd Star:
John Zimnoch 1g "His goal was awesome - plus his 3rd period puck control showed up that dipsy doodle guy big time"