It Would Take 5 to Beat Admirals

The Bombers were up 4-2 in a playoff game versus the Admirals.  A team that had beat the storied franchise an incredible 9 games in a row.  Everything was in line for the Bombers to end that streak and get into the Finals of the Summer season with just a few minutes remaining in the game.  But this is the playoffs, they are the Admirals and drama was still left to be had.  The Admirals fought back and scored two goals to tie the contest and send the playoff game into overtime.

"Not tonight boys" could be heard on the Bomber bench.  "Not tonight."  The Bombers had hoped to win this game, their first back since the passing of Bomber legend ,#5, Neil Van Der Horn.  And win they would, when rookie Kyle Kappmeier scored his 4th goal of the night early in the OT off a stellar feed from Jean Eric Hoyer'.  That made the score 5-4 and the significance of the number 5 was not lost on John Zimnoch.  "That's 5!" shouted Zimnoch.  "We got Neil on the scoresheet!" 

The Bombers reveled in their victory and in the memory of their friend and teammate.  It was a game that Neil would have enjoyed.  A game with good clean fun, cameraderie and sportsmanship.  Sadness was in their hearts, yes, but it was clear there was also joy in the locker room.  Joy brought by the memories of time spent with a good friend.  A Bomber who played the game for fun with a smile on his face and the number 5 on his back. 

State Electric Power Performers of the Game

1st Star:

Kyle Kappmeier 4g

2nd Star:

Jean Eric Hoyer' 1g 1a

3rd Star:

John Zimnoch  3a