The Phantoms have always been a team that never rolls over and die. Despite the Red Devils jumping out to what appeared to be a commanding 4-0 Lead in the game's first 6 minutes, the Phantoms were able to bounce back and make the opening play-off game for each club a thrilling match. The Phantoms were able to get on the scoreboard with 7:31 remaining in the opening period as Gordie Anderson would connect on a pass from Jason Devroy to stop the hemmerging for the Phantoms and enter the first intermission trailing 1-4. During the second period, the Phantoms would begin to get their feet and begin to narrow the deficit as Trent Kik, Brad Zehr and Nate Tyler would each tally strikes for the Phantoms who were able to trim that three goal deficit after the opening period to a single goal after two periods at 4-5. In the third period, the Red Devils would gain an insurance goal with 8:35 remaining in the game to climb into a 6-4 lead. The Phantoms Jason Devroy would answer seconds later as the Biohazard product would gain the puck off a Matt Zehr centering pass and bring the Phantoms back to within one at 5-6. However, the Red Devils would strike with a shorthanded goal with 5:08 remaining to commence the contest scoring, as the Red Devils rebound from last week's defeat to the Phantoms to overtake the Phantoms 7-5 in the opening game of the play-offs. For the Phantoms, the roller coaster season continued for another week, as five players would be scratched. Casey Rosenberg, Ty Coon, Brian Doctor, Mike Shaver and Matt Myers would be scratched for the Phantoms, as the team played with a mere six skaters and a goaltender. The Phantoms were out-shot 37-15 on the contest. The Phantoms combined for three minors for six minutes in penalties, while the Red Devils were lucky to get called for only five penalties for ten minutes. The Phantoms will return to action on January 27th to tangle with Howie's. Phantom players will wear the traditional yellow sweaters, as Howie's will change to their Calvin College Alumni Jerseys. Game time is set 4:00pm.
Team News:
--Team Jersey's will be collected following the Feb. 3rd game from all players to have the Phantom logo put on those that do not have it. There will NOT be charge for this.
--Team Roster for the Spring '08 season is nearly completion. To date, nine skaters and a goalie are set. 5 Players have asked the team if they can have the final spot. Team is working to pick one. The roster will not be made public until the day of the first game.
