The IceCaps were riding a good run of recent form and also sport the best road record in the North Division. This Saturday night tilt was played at a frantic pace befitting the importance of the two points on offer.
On ‘Superhero Day’ at Ricoh Coliseum, Antoine Bibeau was Toronto’s man of steel between the pipes with a much-needed bounce back performance after some shaky showings of late.
First Period
The first whistle wasn’t blown until the three-minute mark, with neither team able to sustain significant time in the offensive zone. Seth Griffith carved out the first chance of the game, but Colin Greening’s one-time shot nestled into the chest of IceCaps goaltender Charlie Lindgren.