Lawson Scores 5 in Bombers Tie with First Place Mounties

Jimmy Lawson had his best night as a Bomber, himself equalling the Mountaineers goal total of 5, but the Bombers couldn't get the win or help from the officials and settled for a 5-5 tie last night at Twin Oaks Ice Rink.

After the game Lawson commented "I was really in groove-I was hitting my spots. Some nights you just feel it. I guess this was one of those nights." Seeing #18 was in a zone the Bombers capitalized by setting him up as much as possible to great results. Lawson might have had 6 goals if not for a questionable call from the men in stripes. Many Bomber players felt the Mountaineers goalie was intentionally knocking the net off its moorings which eventually proved costly as a goal was waived off in the second period.

The Bombers proved resourceful with many playing out of position due to the fact they were without their top 5 defensemen. And midway through the third, against a Mountaineer squad that had not lost all season, the Bombers found themselves up 5-2

But the Moutaineers quickly struck back and scored 33 seconds after Lawson's fifth goal to make it 5-3. They again scored late in the period to close within one. Then, with the Mounties amping up their attack, Mike Rosenberg was forced to take a tripping penalty with 1:31 and the Mounties pulled their goalie. With the ensuing 6 on 4 manpower advantage the Mountaineers staved off defeat by scoring with 11 seconds remaining.

"It was a bittersweet-I mean we played the top team well. But it's hard not to walk away with the win considering how well we played." said Bomber Rober' Auld.

Next up for the Bombers- the last place Metro Fire on Sunday.

State Electric "Power Performers" of the Game
"with voting help from the Groundskeeper"















1st Star:#18 Jimmy Lawson (5g -what no assists?)






















2nd Star: #14 Rober' Auld (0g-2a)






















3rd Star: #33 Tony D'anna (0g 3a 4pim)






















And added by popular demand
4th Star: Defense #3 Mike, #1 Gary, and #0 Bill


Bomber Box Score:
Goals:
1st Period:
#18 Lawson from #1 Simpson & #14 Rober'
2nd Period:
#18 Lawson unassisted
3rd Period:
#18 Lawson from #33 D'anna
#18 Lawson from #14 Rober' and #33 D'anna
#18 Lawson from #16 M.Bochner #33 D'anna

Penalties:1st Period:
#33 D'anna 2min High Stick
2nd Period:
#18 Lawson 2min Roughing
#33 D'anna 2min Roughing
3rd Period:
#3 Rosenberg 2 min Trip
#18 Lawson 2min Roughing.