Wolves upset the Wranglers

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It was supposed to be one of the better series in this seasons playoffs as two heavyweights met in the Conference finals but in the end it was a huge upset in a series that only took 5 games to finish. It was a great series for Henry Eagles as he managed points in each of the 5 games.

 

Game 1: Vancouver 2 - Calgary 4

 

The first game of the series didn't go well for Vancouver as they lost the first game 4-2. Henry Eagles put up one goal but it was not enough and the doubt amongst the players and fans started to sink in knowing that Calgary dominated Vancouver in the regular season. If Vancouver wanted to win this series they would have to play a lot better and a lot smarter.

 

"After the first game, we had a team meeting to discuss what we needed to do better. We didn't play well and we knew if we wanted to beat this strong Calgary team that we needed to play better as a team. We couldn't play as individuals" Henry said after a post-game interview. The meeting must have had an effect on the team as the next 4 games, they played some of their best hockey of the year.

 

Game 2: Vancouver 3 - Calgary 2

 

It was a hard fought and close game all the way to end. While Vancouver played well, the hero of this game was Brandt Fuhr who faced an onslaught of 51 shots but kept the Wolves in the game. Henry Eagles once again finished this game with 1 goal to help the Wolves secure the win. This game was the turning point of the series as the effort shown by the players and the outstanding game by Fuhr game everyone hope that they can win this series.

 

"It was just an amazing game by Fuhr, he kept us in it even when we didn't play the best defensively. He was a beast!"

 

 

Game 3: Vancouver 5 - Calgary 4

 

Another close game and another outstanding performance by Fuhr. He faced 58 shots in this game meaning he has faced 109 shots in the past 2 games. Heavy workload for the keep but significantly helped the Wolves in this game. The other hero in this game was no other then Henry Eagles who scored the overtime winner. He finished the game with 1 goal and 1 assist.

 

"It's always an amazing feeling getting that overtime winner and taking the series lead with it. Team played great and now that we took this lead, we know that this Wrangler team can be defeated"

 

With this win the Wolves took a stranglehold on the series and they never looked back heading into the final few games.

 

Game 4: Vancouver 4 - Calgary 3

 

The 3rd one goal victory for the Wolves and probably the game that put the nail in the coffin. This win by the Wolves deflated any Calgary momentum and dropped the Wranglers morale to an all time low during this series. Henry Eagles had another solid game putting up 1 goal and 1 assist.

 

" I think we even surprised ourselves going up 3-1 in the series versus the Wolves, we thought this was going to be a tight series, and while it has been score wise we have just taken control. We can't get too complacent though as we know they are a strong team and we just need to finish this up in the next game"

 

Game 5: Vancouver 3 - Calgary 2

 

Another 1 goal game but everyone could see the Wranglers were not in the right mind set to climb out of the hole and get a win here. They put up their lowest amount of shots this series with only 27. The Wolves dominated the game through each period. Henry continued his point streak and finished the game with 1 assist. With this win the Wolves have advanced and now await their next opponent.

 

Henry Recap:

 

Henry had a solid series ending with 4 goals and 3 assists for 7 points. His playoff total now sits at 5 goals and 5 assists for 10 points. He will be hoping to continue his great play for the rest of the playoffs.