2 goals vs. Chanhassen
(photo by Jim Lindquist)
The Tigers fought back from a one-goal deficit to lead 2-1 with 9:36 to play in regulation but Chanhassen rallied for two late scores, the last with four minutes to go. to post a 3-2 Missota Conference win over the Tigers Tuesday night, Jan. 18, at Victoria Arena.
"We played well enough to win, but unfortunately we didn't," Tiger coach Keith Revels said. "But we competed and that is what we are after."
The Storm led 1-0 after the first period before Dan Handberg countered in the second with his first of two power play goals.
Handberg's second goal of the night gave the locals a shot at their ninth win of the season but two defensive lapses resulted in the tying and winning goals for the Storm who posted their first league win.
"We left players uncovered in front of the net," Revels said. "All three goals we gave up were from areas where we cannot be giving up shots."
Tyler Grubb, the team's leading scorer, had assists on both of linemate's Handberg's goals. Andrew Peterson and Zak Payne also had assists for Farmington.
Goalie Aaron Dahl performed well in the nets, stopping 26 of the 29 shots sent his way.
"The loss was disappointing, but we competed," Revels said. "If we continue to do that, we will be in every game the rest of the way."
The Tigers (8-8) next game is Thursday when they entertain Red Wing at Schmitz-Maki Arena.
