The B League Icons, some dressed in 1980 Team USA replica jerseys, pulled off a "Miracle"-esque upset victory over the top-seeded IM Heroes on Sunday night. The Icons used relentless offensive pressure, as well as some late-game theatrics, to outscore the Heroes 5-2.
The Icons jumped to an early lead in the first period, scoring 3 unanswered goals. The Heroes tightened their D and fought back in the second, but still couldn't find a way to beat Iconic goalie Neil Mairs and IMH found themselves down 4-0 at the end of the second period.
Controversy reared it's ugly head when, at 11:03 of the third period, Icon Eric Sawyer ripped a shot from an impossible angle that clearly hit the post and sailed to the far side of the rink. Sawyer raised his hands as if the shot went in. The referees deliberated and, after they both agreed they didn't see the puck cross the goalline, awarded the point anyway. The Meat finally got on the board at 8:31 in the third when Tommy Harrison punched a shot past Mairs off a feed from Kenny Lohr. IMH would score again around the 5-minute mark as Heroes swarmed the net and winger Jerry Goodson slid a low shot that beat Mairs under his pads. Goodson was assisted by Lohr and blueliner Howard Lagomarsino.
IMH was held to a season-low 31 SOGs on Sunday. This was the first time the Meat were outshot by their opponent (34-31).
The Meat take on Osin Kos Squatch on Sunday, October 30th at 9PM at the MSA.
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