^^^ Just got home from it.. Santorelli played WAY better tonight, had a ton of great chances and scored a beauty to tie it 2-2.
Few other thoughts:
After the Giants tried it again and again in Game 1, they finally burned Chilliwack's D with that stretch pass to Repik. Tough break for Holden on the first one, Einhorn on the second. Friesen played well again, reminds me of the way Archibald played last year.
Even though Chilliwack's PP only has one set play it seems (Holden to Moller for the one-timer), the Giants gave him the shot way too often. Also, the Bruins forechecking was a lot better, and they had a lot more pressure, particularly in the third period. A co-worker of mine sits a few rows behind the Giants bench, he says Don Hay has been livid at his players pretty much non-stop throughout BOTH games.
This series could just as easily be 2-0 Bruins, which doesn't surprise me as I thought they'd split the first two games. It'll be interesting to see what happens out there, as the Giants have had their way at Prospera this year (except for the shootout in October).
Elsewhere: how 'bout them Ice! Arnaud Jacquemet scores the tying goal at 19:59 of the third, and then the overtime winner in the opening minute!
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