Re: 2010/2011 UML In-Season Thread
It was a game of spurts, Lowell played well for the first ten minutes of the first and first ten minutes of the third but that was about it. Princeton has almost complete control of the second period and did so with the final 7:00 minutes of the third. The second Lowell goal was garbage, but we found a way to be up 2-1 after being outplayed that period. Shane Thompson had a johnny-on-the-spot chance by himself eight feet out at the beginning of the third but missed the net. I mentioned that we were going to regret missing that one.
The own goal that went off Ickert and into the net was the turning point in the game. Carr became unglued after making several quality stops in the second with an offensive barrage put forth by Princeton. The Lowell defense gave up a quick breakaway chance shortly thereafter. Breakaways against seem to be finding the net more often than not this season to put Princeton ahead 3-2. An awful time-out called by Lowell didn't do much when Lowell was shorthanded with about 5:45 to play. Princeton "scored" a goal that was waived off due to a kicked puck (no instant replay). One line later, they scored a legitmate goal on one that Carr would like to have back (not sure if five-hole or through glove). Lowell was on the PP towards the end of the game, which featured another Princeton "goal" pitched into from center that was waived off for offsides. Again, a few seconds later, Edwards was stripped of the puck on the Princeton blue line (he had a forgettable night, -3, 3 pen) by Lowry, and he sent a quick pass to Ammon to complete the natural hat trick. Ammon had an EV, PP, and SH/EA goal. Don't see that type of natural hat trick too often.
I honestly don't know when this team will win another game.