1/4/09 Mad Dogs get Hoed in OT by the Farmers

Down 3-0 in the third period of the game the Mad Dogs decided it was time to put an end to their 2 game losing streak before it became 3 games. Mastro and Nielson got the scoring started. Then with 4:53 left in the third a Farmers forward took his second run at goaltender Larry Amundson and Gervais led the charge followed by Loehr and others to clear the net and protect Larry so he didn't have to. 

After they got the penalties sorted out the Mad Dogs were all fired up and desiring a win. Loehr came out shortly after the penalty and scored with 1:17 left to bring the Dogs within 1. Seeing the opportunity to complete the comeback the Dogs went right back down crashing the Farmers net and Nielsen picked up a puck that bounced of the boards behind the net and buried it to tie the game 4-4 with only :35 seconds remaining. 

The crowd went crazy and so did the Mad Dog bench. Ending the third period with a tie the Mad Dogs were guaranteed 1 point for the game, officially ending their losing streak, or should I say pointless streak. There was enough ice time remaining for a 1 minute run time OT. The Dogs came out hoping to score quick but the Farmers picked up the puck at the far blue line and came down 3 on 1 and scored with a nice shot to win the game with only 15 seconds remaining in the OT.

Dogs were out shot were 33-36. A few more shots and it may have been a different game. The Mad Dogs were back though. They managed to pick up a point, finished strong and remembered how much fun it is when they play well. They left the locker room stoked for their upcoming match up against the Bull Dogs.