Tag: Charlotte Checkers

Back to face the Checkers again.  Guessing that Grosenick will get the start.

Sixth double header of the season today.

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Prior to the game, Matt Tennyson was assigned to the Barracuda on a conditioning stint.  He did play in the game.  Dell got the start.

Game felt very different from Monday, even though most of the personnel was the same.  More like a back-and-forth game.  Checkers scored first; then the ‘Cuda scored twice and took the lead, and then the Checkers tied it up in regulation. ‘Cuda had THREE PPs (including some 5-on-3) in OT, but did not score. Lerg was the only player to score in the shootout, giving the team the win.  On to Bakersfield for a game on Saturday.

Fast turn around from Sunday evening game to Monday afternoon.

Doremus, Timmins and McLaren were out injured yesterday and probably won’t be in the line up today.  With Grosenick staring Sunday, Dell maybe getting the start Monday.

Fifth of 13 Barracuda-Shark double headers today.

Charlotte is without a goalie and defenseman who are in Europe for the Spengler Cup.  They are starting a six-game California road trip.  They are on a five-game point streak, but historically have had issues after holiday breaks. Checkers are eyeing a “crossover” playoff spot which would be replacing the Barracuda in the playoff race, if it started today.

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After 40 minutes, the Barracuda were up 1-0.  But 4 unanswered goals in the 3rd dashed hopes of seeing the team in a playoff position.

Back at it again on Wednesday.

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Barracuda came out and scored two goals in the first and sealed it with a third period goal for a 3-1 win.

Team returns home on Thursday, and prepares to host Texas for back-to-back games on Saturday (double header with Sharks) and Sunday.

4-game point streak (2-0-2) on the line, and the Barracuda are finishing up their seven game road trip with a pair in North Carolina against the Charlotte Checkers.

Goldobin was assigned to Barracuda Sunday (flew from Ohio to North Carolina and joined the team there). Gallant was left behind in San Jose (day-to-day).

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Larry Robinson was in the stands watching the game. Dell was in nets.

The Barracuda increased their league-worst first period goal differential giving up three (including a couple on the PK). Langlois prevented the shutout with a goal in the last minute.

Barracuda have a chance to exact some revenge as the teams meet again on Wednesday.