In the final regular season game of the season Tuesday, a game that meant nothing in the standings, the Screaming Squirrels finally put together a near-flawless performance against a team that has had their number all year. They came away with a 5-0 victory against the 5 Holes, a win they sorely wanted going into the playoffs.
Don Marks scored the only goal of the first period, maneuvering around with a defenseman draped on him. The goal gave him 30 points for the season, a Squirrels’ record.
The Squirrels blew the game open in the second period with four goals, three on the power play. Tony Richelsen had a goal and Jeff Ford scored two with the odd man-advantage. Ed Bager scored at even strength.
Bob Sewell, who the Squirrels faced twice this season, had a 17-save shutout, and will likely play for them in the playoffs in place of Brian Byrne, who moved to New Jersey last week.
The playoffs start Thursday, August 25, at 8:30 p.m. against the qualifier winner.