Bomber Militia Fires on All Cylinders

Bomber Sharpshooters Lift the Organization to 2nd Win of Season

The gunslinging, rifle toting, pistol packing trio of Dave Smith, #22, Jean Eric Hoyer, #27 and Kyle Kappmeier, #77, connected for what turned out to be the game winning goal in last night’s matchup against the Flying Aces’ spin off / expansion team, The Regulars.

Donning their dark blue sweaters for the first time in over a season and the ability to roll two full lines of forwards and nearly the same on D, the Bombers took to the ice with the goal of getting back to .500 in the summer season of the AIAHL Federal League South Division.  After 5 minutes of play, the storied adult hockey franchise knew the game wouldn't be a cakewalk as their opponent came out hitting hard. But that wouldn't stop the Bombers who matched the intensity with hard play of their own and two goals from Eric Hoyer to give the Bombers a 2-0 lead.

The Regulars kept the game interesting, tying the it at 2 until a masterful deflection, from center Kyle Kappmeier, found its way to the back of the net to give the Bombers the go ahead. The deflection also made the record books as it was the first true Bomber Militia goal as Hoyer and Smith had the assists.

“Sarge was on fire last night,” said Kappmeier. “He was putting everything on net and each shot was deflectable – when you do that, you’re going to give the forwards battling for position in front of the goaltender a real chance at redirecting the puck.  When I saw the puck make its way back to him on the blue line, I just parked myself in front. It came waist high and I was able to get my tape on it – science did the rest.”

“That was a deflection that you practice in warm-ups but never see come to fruition in a real game,” said Bomber Hockey GM, Billy Auld. “He was able to take that shot, deflect it down to the ice and bounce it over the goalie’s pad.  If it were caught on camera, ESPN would surely have played it in the top ten tonight. It definitely was a goal-scorer’s goal and coming from the beloved Militia made it even that much more special.”

The game remained close well into the 3^rd period until Bomber defenseman Drew Campbell, #69, skated the puck out of the Bomber zone, shake and baked The Regualrs and put one past the net minder to seal the deal and make it 4-2. 

The Bombers look to take home the Air Supremacy Cup from the Flying Aces next  Thursday, June 12^th at 8:30 PM at Aspen Ice in Flemington. Tickets and team merchandise are still available.

State Electric Power Performers of the Game:

The Bomber Militia

First Star

Kyle Kappmeier, #77 – 1G (GWG), 1A

Jean Eric Hoyer, #26 – 2G, 1A

Dave Smith, #22 – 2A