Spurs Trick Lawmen

- Ice House - Beverly Hills

The Spurs came into Beverly Hills all starry eyed. What a visiting clubhouse in the land of movie stars and swimming pools! Jeb & Granny would be proud!
As a feature contest on Saturday Nite in the CCHL, analysts Don Grapes & Mack Lean predicted a defensive struggle with the caliber of goalies each team had in Brodeur for the Spurs and Kiprusoff for the hometown Lawmasters. Well, the outcome shows what these experts know!
In the shootout of a contest won by the Spurs 7-5, not one, but two hat tricks were recorded by the visiting Spurs. Captain Joe, continuing his torrid pace, notched his 29th, 30th & 31st of the season while Marian Hossa netted his 30th, 31st & 32nd. The last an empty netter. The other goal was scored by Hossa's centreman, Vinny Lecavalier, his 34th of the season, at 07:02 of the 1st period.
Providing the punch for the Lawmen were Dany Heatley , two goals (31,32) and two assists along with Briere, one goal (17) and two assists.
Each team did well on the powerplay with the Spurs going 1 for 3 and the Lawmen 2 for 6.
The Lawmen also peppered Brodeur with 53 shots, possibly his biggest test of the season to date. Again, he was able to stop enough of them to squeak out the win. 'Ol Marty seems to just stop enough pucks most games to get the win whether he faces 20 shots or 50.
The Spurs were 'only' able to launch 31 shots at Kipper, but enough of 'em found the back of the net for the win.
Dasher Notes:
During the contest, blueliner Karlis Skrastins tweaked his groin again and will be sidelined for up to a week. In his absence, Marc-Andre Bergeron will most likely be activated to fill his active roster spot.
Marian Hossa became the first player in the CCHL this season to eclipse the 100 point barrier. He now has 101 points on the season in 49gp with 32 goals and 69 assists. He has also logged 23.9 minutes of ice time per game. Next up for the Spurs are the Victoria Ronin who boast the best defense in the league having allowed the least goals. The Spurs have the leading offense. Can the Spurs solve the Ronin at the Ronin's barn?