After getting out the brooms for the Cap Thunder series to start out 3 -0 on the 2008/2009 WSHL season, the Flyers traveled down to Long Beach for a two game set with the Bombers.
“It’s a tough building to go into and win” said Flyers GM Larry Bruyere “We have always struggled to play consistently here and we’re pleased with this weekend’s results.” He went on to say. What he was referring to, was a two game sweep of the Bombers that has basically put the Flyers at the top of the pack early on in the Western States Hockey League this season.
Both games were very competitive as the Bombers were on top early 2 – 0 in the opener and the Flyers battled back to take that contest 5 -3. The Bombers went up early 2 – 0 with two outnumbered attack goals and were ahead 3 – 2 going into the third when Christian Starr, Daniel Chang and Tyler Gilmore each scored in the third to afford Valencia the victory.
The second game Vs The Bombers was just as tough as the Flyers battled to a 4 – 3 victory on goals from Monesi, Voogt, Chang and Allsion. Jackson Winkler was between the pipes for his first “W” of the year and he had many opportunities to show his athleticism as the Bombers were able to get more than 30 shots on goal and many of those shots were from point blank range.
The Flyers travel over to Phoenix for three games next week and will certainly be challenged there.