Tier 2: Bulldogs upset Rhinos in a 2-0 series victory

by Dan Dean

Game 1 Summary:

In a competitive game, the Bulldogs came from behind to defeat the Rhinos 4-2. Despite a strong start from the Rhinos, the Bulldogs dominated the second period to claim the win.

Scoring Breakdown:

  • 1st Period:

    • The Rhinos opened the scoring at 13:48 with a goal by Glenn Cohen, assisted by Elliot Viksnins and Justin Chaple (1-0 Rhinos).
    • The Bulldogs responded with Adam Doerrer's equalizer at 5:57, tying the game at 1-1.
    • The Rhinos regained the lead at 2:26 with a goal from Elliot Viksnins (2-1 Rhinos).

  • 2nd Period:

    • The Bulldogs came out strong in the second period, tying the game at 20:55 with Brady Clausen's goal (2-2).
    • At 13:39, Garyn Mitchell gave the Bulldogs the lead (3-2 Bulldogs).
    • Jack Harte sealed the victory with a goal at 10:54, assisted by Brady Clausen, making it 4-2 Bulldogs.

Final Score: Bulldogs 4, Rhinos 2.

Shots on Goal:

  • Bulldogs: 20 in the 1st, 19 in the 2nd, 39 total.
  • Rhinos: 20 in the 1st, 12 in the 2nd, 32 total.

The Bulldogs rallied in the second period, scoring three unanswered goals to secure the win after a tightly contested first period.

Game 2 Summary:

The Bulldogs outlasted the Rhinos in a high-scoring, fast-paced game, ultimately winning 11-8. Despite a strong first-period effort by the Rhinos, the Bulldogs took control in the second period, scoring six unanswered goals to seal the victory.

Scoring Breakdown:

  • 1st Period:

    • The Rhinos came out strong, with Glenn Cohen scoring the first goal at 22:39 (1-0 Rhinos) and Greg Wilker adding another at 22:06 (2-0 Rhinos).
    • The Bulldogs quickly responded with Adam Doerrer's goal at 18:56 (2-1 Rhinos).
    • Bob Clausen tied the game at 17:46 (2-2), and Garyn Mitchell gave the Bulldogs their first lead at 16:25 (3-2 Bulldogs).
    • Bob Clausen added another at 12:54, increasing the lead to 4-2.
    • The Rhinos fought back, with Elliot Viksnins scoring at 12:09 (4-3 Bulldogs) and Cohen tying it at 10:00 (4-4).
    • Wilker then scored at 8:06 to put the Rhinos back ahead (5-4), but Jack Harte responded for the Bulldogs at 6:37 to make it 5-5.
    • Viksnins added a final goal for the Rhinos at 5:20 (6-5 Rhinos), ending an action-packed first period with the Rhinos leading by one.

  • 2nd Period:

    • The Bulldogs dominated the second period, starting with Luis Duran's goal at 21:45 to tie the game at 6-6.
    • Brady Clausen gave the Bulldogs the lead at 20:47 (7-6 Bulldogs), and Jack Harte extended it at 18:40 (8-6 Bulldogs).
    • Gary Thompson of the Rhinos scored at 16:17 to bring them within one (8-7 Bulldogs), but Brady Clausen responded with another goal at 15:13 (9-7 Bulldogs).
    • Garyn Mitchell added to the lead at 5:33 (10-7 Bulldogs), and John Scott Harte sealed the game with a goal at 1:30 (11-7 Bulldogs).
    • Viksnins scored again for the Rhinos at 0:58 (11-8 Bulldogs), but it wasn’t enough to mount a comeback.

Final Score: Bulldogs 11, Rhinos 8.

Shots on Goal:

  • Bulldogs: 18 in the 1st, 16 in the 2nd, 34 total.
  • Rhinos: 15 in the 1st, 17 in the 2nd, 32 total.

The Bulldogs showed resilience after a back-and-forth first period and dominated the second with a flurry of goals. Key performances from players like Brady Clausen, Jack Harte, and Garyn Mitchell helped secure the victory.