Giancarlo Nadeau
Sunshine Coast, BC— The Tsunami (11-10-1-1) came out of Sunday’s game empty-handed, dropping a 4-1 decision to the Ridge Meadows Flames (18-2-1-0).
The game was scoreless until the final minute of the second period when James Eagle (8) and Zack Lagrange (24) scored to give the Flames a 2-0 lead going into the locker room. The goal from Lagrange came on the man advantage and was the first of three to come on the power play.
Ridge Meadows had two more goals in the following period from Lukas Ravenstein (14) and Theo Kochan (18) on power play attempts.
With 20 seconds remaining in the game, Patrick Dolan (6) spoiled the shutout that Matthew Candusso was expecting to have.
Next is a doubleheader against the Chilliwack Jets on Friday and Saturday. Friday’s game is scheduled for 7:00 pm, and tickets are available online and at the arena.
GAME SUMMARY
Final Score: Ridge Meadows 4 – Coastal 1
Final Shots: 67 RDG – 27 COA
Nick Peters: 63/67 saves for Coastal
Matthew Candusso: 26/27 saves for Ridge Meadows
Next Game: next Friday at home to kickstart a doubleheader against Chilliwack.
GAME NOTES
- This was the first game in franchise history against the Ridge Meadows Flames.
- The Tsunami will make the trek to Ridge Meadows for the lone meeting on November 29 before closing the season series on the Coast on January 5.
3 STARS
1st: COA – Nick Peters – 64 saves
2nd: RDG – Nolan Bowsher – 2 assists
3rd: RDG – Theo Kochan – 1 goal, 1 assist
