Late Osbahr goal lifts Minutemen to the 3-2 game one win.
Game 1:
This was the 2 vs 3 game, so you knew it would be close. Mike Betten and Brian O'Keefe traded goals as the teams played to a 1-1 game early on a foggy day at the rink. "I think the fog is helping us," said Bill Osbahr. "If I send a bad pass, I can just say I couldn't see you." Martin Tremblay made his usual one play per game, as he scored with less than a minute to go in the first for a 2-1 navy lead. That would be all the scoring for them, as goalie Mike Vieira would not allow any goals the rest of the way. I know, I know. I didn't believe it either. JA Ambrosino was spoonfed by Sean Steigerwald in the 2nd and he tied the game at 2-2, setting up a great third period. "They guys must have been real thirsty," said Bob Powell. "Rick sent me to the store for Gatorade. I didn't make it back until there was about a minute left. Just in time to get Derek some nourishment so he could score the game winning goal." Yeah after 18 minutes of scoreless hockey, Derek Osbahr slid one past Cooz with 42 seconds left and that would be the game winner. "All I know I wasn't out there for any of the goals, for either team," said Grasso. "That's a good day for me." Next week the navy team needs to win outright to force a game 3 if they are still holding out any hope for a trip to the Finals. |
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