Playoffs: Enigma 5, Squirrels 2

Nevermind that the Squirrels had beaten Enigma twice this season. Nevermind that the Squirrels outshot Enigma 33-22 on Tuesday. Enigma won when it counted. For the second season in a row, Enigma knocked the Squirrels out of the playoffs, this time with a 5-2 win behind solid goaltending of Craig Stone.

The Squirrels found themselves in a 2-0 hole in the first period after giving up goals at 8:31 and 9:31. Enigma extended its lead in the second period with a power play goal at 2:26. The Squirrels finally got on the board at 10:41 of the second period as Chris Wautel got a shot past Stone on the power play. Two minutes later, Enigma got its three-goal advantage back. The Squirrels cut Enigma’s lead to 4-2 only moments later as Rob Myers gunned a pass through the crease to Ben Sumner, who hit it in despite having a defenseman draped on him. But then Enigma capitalized off of a late power play opportunity and sent the Squirrels packing.

The Squirrels played without Juan Canchasto, Matt Borlik and Wade Marks. Chi Pham subbed on defense. The Squirrels will now turn their attention toward ice, which begins in a couple of weeks.