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Rattlers Win National Championship!!!
Rattlers Watch by Jimmy Rodforck
Just one week after winning the GMHL
championships, the Rattlers were set to host the New
Westminster Whalers, who had won the WHA championship in a 3
game, best two out of 3 series. Game one was played on Friday,
March 30th, and both teams looked a little rusty in
the opening frame. In the 2nd period, the Rattlers
got their stride back and cruised to a 6-1 victory. Game two
was an extremely physical game, with both teams trading
several outstanding open ice hits.. The game also featured
goalie Andreas Goetz making a tremendous glove save on a
Whalers penalty shot with less than two minutes left in the
game. Final score ended up being 8-6 for the Rattlers. As most
people predicted, game 3 was a fight filled game, as the New
Westminster Whalers had nothing to lose, after Bradford had
already won the series the day before. A few very stellar
heavyweight fights from Will Scott, Dave Malicek, and John
Orrico set the tone for the game, which was eventually won by
the Rattlers by way of shootout from Chris Reber. The Bradford
Rattlers organization would like to thank the fans and
sponsors for their support this season follow the Rattlers
throughout their summer program as they look to replace some
of their current team as they are off to university in the
states. Next year should be exciting as they try to repeat as
GMHL champs. Sponsorship packages are available for next
season, if interested contact the head office @
1-800-905-0270. Thanks again Rattler fans!
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