The ‘Bulldogs’ should have played a better game. After losing their first encounter 12-0 to the high-powered ‘Nationals’, the ‘Dogs’ played a much closer game in the rematch. They expected to put up a greater fight in the third meeting, but they looked immobile against their speedier opponents. "What can I say, we lost huge" said Alex Martinez. "However there were a few positives from the game and Jason [Darfler] pointed them out on the bench and in the locker room. We play much better on the power kill because we are more focused and play a tight, four-point defense. If we can utilize that same strategy at full strength, we could create some turnovers for ourselves, thus creating breakaways. We tried it in the third period, and it worked out fairly well."

The loss knocks the ‘Bulldogs’ momentarily out of the playoff race, pending the result of the ‘.45’s’ upcoming game. With two games left, the ‘Bulldogs’ need to win both to guarantee themselves a berth.

The Good:

-Power Kills: The ‘Dogs’ were 3-for-4 on penalty kills (including one 5-on-3). The one shorty they gave up was the first shorthanded goal they’ve allowed in their last five games. It has been without a doubt, the team’s greatest feat what they have accomplished on the kill this season.

The Bad:

-Long Shifts: Perhaps this was due to a shortage of players, but when you’re tired, GET OFF!

-Passing: Lots of bad passes, led to turnovers in the defensive zone.

-Shots on Goal: The ‘Bulldogs’ had only six shots on goal all game. The ‘Nats’ on the other hand had no fewer than eight in any period, for a total of 27 in the game.

-‘Nats’ Right Winger #27 "Adolf Hitler" Manis: Not only is this guy grubby and dirty, but this bigot has disrespected the game and his team by spitting racial slurs at his convenience. As talented a player as he is, there is no place for that in this sport.

Next up: Friday, December 3^rd, 10:25 PM vs. the ‘Storm’