Ghostriders prove to be a handful

The Ghostrider Coaches and Players passed a sort of litmus (where did he learn that word) test this weekend when they played Kimberley and Nelson at home. The boys lost 2-1 in double overtime to Kimberley and won 5-3 vs Nelson. 

Both teams are in first place in their respective divisions and Kimberley with 72 points is in the running with Revelstoke 70 and Kelowna 75 for first place overall in the KIJHL. 

Statistically Nelson is a tier below with 56 points and the Riders are right there with 53, already 19 more than last season.

To me the Riders 2-1 OT loss was an inspiring effort. The Dynamiters routinely average 4.95, well 5 goals a game and with 203 goals scored this season they have a plus 123  differential, meaning they have scored 123 more goals than they have allowed. The Riders who are a respectable plus 25 proved that when they play as a team they can shut down the best of them... and they do it every time they play them too.  The Nelson win (+54) was a nice touch as well.

The above paragraph is how you win in the playoffs. 

 More good news, on the horizon top scoring D man Greg Susinski along with Josh Dalquist and forward David Lenzin are poised to return to the line-up before the regular season ends February 23rd.

Ghostrider notes in the next day or so.

Next home game Beaver Valley Friday February 1st.