Bombers Steamroll Mulligans To Earn a Spot in the Finals

In unprecedented form, the Bombers extended their win streak to seven games and earned a trip to the AIAHL Federal League 2015 Winter Finals, following last night's 7-3 romping of the Mulligans at the Aspen Ice Arena in Flemington, NJ.

The Mulligans would get on the board early in the first with a shot from the point that found its way past Bomber goaltender, Josh Burke. The Bombers would eventually tie the game thanks to a goal by #69, Drew Campbell and would end the 1st period ahead 2-1 with the ever-stretching and limber, Grego Russotti, #12, burying the biscuit.

The Bombers looked to pull away in the 2nd when they went up 3-1 following a tremendous goal by the organization's leading points scorer, #27, Jean Eric Hoyer; however, the Mulligans battled back quickly, scoring two goals back-to-back in 17 seconds to leave the match tied at the end of two.

"Giving up goals like that, and so quickly, is deflating," said long-time Bomber defenseman, #22, Dave "Sarge" Smith. "It wasn't for lack of effort, they were just well placed shots where Josh was screened. But we knew what needed to be done and we proved why we deserve to be competing for the Cup. We pressed ahead."

At the 11:55 mark of the third period, it was Drew "Teech-um" Campbell that stepped up and buried a beautiful breakaway goal and the game winner, leaving the Mulligans bench silent and stunned. The flood gates would open from there with three additional goals making it a four-goal third for the Bombers.

"We battled hard, and played smart hockey," said #77, Kyle Kappmeier who joined the defense for the match. "When you play smart hockey, you slow down the game, and when you do that, you start to see passing lanes open up and where your teammates are going to be. Our forwards were a big part of that, giving us targets to pass to, and battling down low in the offensive zone for every puck. It was also one hell of a performance by our team Rookie, Rob Pellegrino, who put up five apples tonight -- I think that redefines what it means to be a team player. Overall, it was a great effort and we're excited to make it to the finals."

The Bombers now face The Shamrocks in a best of three series for the Cup. Game one is tonight, March 26th at 10:15 PM. Tickets are available at the box office. Game 2 will be Saturday, March 28th and Game 3 (if needed) will be Sunday, March 29th.

State Electric Power Performers of the Game:

#1 - Drew Campbell: 2G (GWG)  / 2A 

#2 - Jean Eric Hoyer: 2G / 1A

#3 - Rob "The Rookie" Pellegrino: 5A