Blizzard Drop Two on Road
The Alexandria Blizzard hit the road for another weekend traveling to Breezy Point to take on the Minnesota Loons on Friday and the Willmar Warhawks on Saturday.
Friday night the Blizzard were snake bitten in a game they dominated putting up 71 shots but lost 3-2. They outshot Minnesota 28-8 in the first period and 27-6 in the 2nd, but the Loons killed off 9 of 10 power plays, and held on late for the victory. Cole Klinkbeil and Sean Kenny scored the goals for the Blizzard, while Sam DeLain, Matt Scribner, Michael Debrito, and Kaden Peterson picked up assists. Jack Coleman stopped 14-16 in the loss.
Saturday night wasn’t any better as the Blizzard fell 10-2 to Willmar. Trailing 2-0 after one, Matt McIntyre scored his 2nd of the season just :11 seconds into the second off assists from Ben Tschida and Matt Scribner, but Willmar answered with the next 5 goals. Kaden Peterson scored a power play goal in the 3rd with an assist from Ryan Hadland to cut the lead to 7-2, but Willmar tacked on 3 more for the victory.
The Blizzard will stay on the road this Friday traveling to Granite City for a 7:30 pm puck drop and then will host Willmar for The Fleet Farm Home Opener on Saturday at 7:10 pm.
Click the tickets tab to get your seats for the Blizzard Home Opener October 9th at 7:10 pm