Roughriders drop a close game to California Heat 3-4

Colorado Springs, CO - The Rocky Mountain Roughriders 12 game win streak game to a crashing halt on Saturday morning in the World Arena main ice arena when they weren't able to convert shots on wide open nets for goals.

In a game that is difficult to describe in words, there were a few bright spots. The Roughriders controlled the pace of play throughout most of the game. The Heat goalie, Jackson Germaine, was solid in net stopping the first shot on virtually every attempt, however he did leave a few rebounds sitting on the doorstep that the Roughriders couldn't bang home.

Michael Buonincontri got things started off pounding the first goal home at 15:28 of the first period with assists from Yannick Crete and Lucas Blomquist. The Heat answered back a few minutes later to tie he game at 1 goal a piece.

The Roughriders jumped up 2-1 when at 13:41 of the second period, Lance Pennington ripped a slapshot top corner with assists going to Buonincontri and Durkee. Once again the Heat answer back a few minutes later sending both teams into the locker room with a 2-2 tie.

At 7:29 of the third period Chandler Madry got the game winner for the Heat. The Roughriders had at least 4 solid chances of tying the game, but just couldn't get the puck in the net.


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