Bisons take three of four points over Stars

Mario Prusina

Times Editor

 

The UFA Bisons were 41 second away from taking both games from the Calgary Northstars this past weekend.

After a solid 7-3 dismantling of the Stars in Calgary Oct. 6, the Bisons allowed the tying goal in the final minute of regulation Oct. 10 at the Strathmore Family Centre.

Despite the 3-3 tie, taking three of four points when you get the chance is definitely a bonus.

In Calgary, Torrin White had two goals and three assists, while Sam Johnson had two goals and an assist. Luke Philp added a goal and two assists, as the Bisons stormed out to a 5-0 lead heading into the third period.

Despite taking penalty after penalty, the Bisons scored three shorthanded markers in the win.

However, defensive breakdowns in the third period allowed Calgary to make some hay.

“The first two periods, I though we played great,” said assistant coach Jeremy Friesen. “The first 10 minutes of the first period, we dominated, we controlled the play and then we kind of backed off and started cheating a little bit and taking shortcuts.

“We addressed that in the first intermission and came out in the second and were rewarded with some goals.

“We went out there (in the third) and kind of laid an egg. We took shortcuts and allowed them in the game for a little while.”

On Sunday, Philp scored twice to lead the offence, while White added a pair of helpers. Mitch McAllister also scored for the Bisons.

The herd will now prepare for a pair of home games this weekend at the Strathmore Family Centre. The 2-0-2 Bisons will host another undefeated team, the Calgary Flames, Oct. 15, 8 p.m. 

The Bisons will then host the Grande Prairie Storm on Oct. 17, 2 p.m.