The Tahoe Knight Monsters returned to the ice for game fifty of the season as they faced off against the Idaho Steelheads. Tahoe entered the contest sitting fourth in the division with a 24-20-5 record. They were looking for a win after losing to the Idaho Steelheads. The Tahoe Knight Monsters are affiliated with the Vegas Golden Knights. The Idaho Steelheads, meanwhile, came into the matchup in second place in the division with a 33-13-4 record. The Steelheads, the ECHL affiliate of the Dallas Stars, were looking for another win after a win over the Tahoe Golden Monsters.
Forty-two seconds into the game, Nick Canade of the Idaho Steelheads was given a double minor penalty for high-sticking. On the power play, #25 Casey Bailey scored for the Tahoe Knight Monsters. His goal was assisted by #19 Luke Adam and #94 Kevin Wall.
Nine minutes into the game, Linden Alger of Tahoe was called for delay of game. With under seven minutes left in the first period, Francesco Arcuri of Idaho was called for tripping. With under five minutes left in the second period, Connor Punnett of Idaho was called for slashing. On the power play, #15 Jake McGrew scored for the Knight Monsters. His goal was assisted by #96 Brennan Kapcheck and #19 Luke Adam.
With under four minutes left in the opening period, Mitch Wahl of Idaho was called for unsportsmanlike. On the power play #95 Samuel Mayer scored for the Knight Monaters. His goal was assisted by #38 Jordan Gustafson and #10 Mike O’Leary.
The Tahoe Knight Monsters were leading the game 3-0.
A minute into the second period, Linden Alger of Tahoe was called for elbowing. On the power play, Mitch Wahl of Idaho was called for misconduct. Five minutes into the second period, Mike Van Unen of Tahoe was called for slashing. Nine minutes into the second period, Kaleb Pearson of Idaho was called for roughing. At the same time Samuel Mayer was called for roughing and slashing. With under nine minutes left in the second period Mitch Wahl was called for slashing. With seven minutes left in the second period, Mike O’Leary of Tahoe was called for cross-checking. With under a minute left in the second period, Mitch Wahl of Idaho was called for cross-checking. At the same time Samuel Mayer of Tahoe was given a double minor for roughing. The Tahoe Knight Monsters were still leading the game 3-0 going into the third period.
Seven minutes into the third period, Jason Horvath of Idaho was called for slashing. On the penalty kill, Jade Miller of Idaho was called for interference. Nine minutes into the third period, #25 Casey Bailey scored for the Knight Monsters. His goal was assisted by #94 Kevin Wall and #19 Luke Adam.
With under nine minutes left in the game, Francesco Arcuri of Idaho was called for hooking. On the power play, Trent Swick of Tahoe was called for Interference. With under six minutes left in the game, #94 Kevin Wall scored for the Knight Monsters. His goal was assisted by #7 Linden Alger and #25 Casey Bailey.
With under five minutes left in the game, Jason Horvath of Idaho was called for cross-checking. On the power play, the Knight Monsters scored again. The goal was scored by #14 Connor Marritt. His goal was assisted by #16 Jake Durflinger and #3 C.J. Valerian.
At the end of the third period, Mason Nevers of Idaho was called for tripping. At the same time Francesco Arcuri of Idaho was given a ten-minute misconduct. The final score was 6-0, Tahoe Knight Monsters.
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The Tahoe Knight Monsters had a big response this game. The physical play was there. The offense showed up in a big. the defense got it done. This was the best game Tahoe has played in a long time. There was a lot of intensity in this game. Majority of the game was played with someone in the box.
Zac Electrifly 
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