I'm pretty tired out, so I'll keep this brief and add a full recap tomorrow.
After the Klippers clawed back from three one-goal deficits in regulation, a less than potent shot from Zak Majkowski eluded Scott Hellyer 2:08 into overtime to give Yorkton a 4-3 win.
Hellyer got a big piece of the shot (from the booth, I couldn't tell if it was glove or shoulder) but it caromed off him and up under the bar.
You could feel the anger and frustration in the Klippers' area after the game. There were all kinds of chances, especially in the third period, that they didn't capitalize on.
D. Jay McGrath had a lot of friends show up to see his first home game as a Klipper. He scored the team's first goal, a PP marker off a feed from Taylor Duzan in the second period. He showed a willingness to drive the net and get involved in the corners. He should only get better as he adjusts from his WHL role to the gritty offensive game the Klippers want from him.
I was very impressed with Cody Lund. I posted yesterday that he is listed at six feet even - yeah, he's bigger than that. He was a go-to guy on the penalty kill in his first game and should help to shore up that area. He also looked comfortable handling the puck and making the high percentage play to get it out. I had a chat with him after the game. Nice guy. Should get it posted tomorrow.
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