The Drumheller Dragons continue to struggle after three games at home on November 16, November 18, and November 19. The Dragons were defeated in all three outings.
The three losses bring the Dragons record to 6-20-0-2, with a total of 14 points. The Dragons are 2-8 in their past ten games. They are currently 15 out of 16 teams.
On Wednesday, November 16, the Dragons faced off against the Lloydminster Bobcats. The Bobcats prevailed with a 1-0 victory.
Emotions were high, with penalties pervasive throughout the game. The Dragons had nine power plays and the Bobcats seven, but neither team could capitalize. In the third period, seven game misconducts were handed out.
On Friday, November 18, the Fort McMurray Oil Barons spilled into town and handed the Dragons a 4-1 defeat.
Both teams were closely matched in shots, but Oil Barons goalie Tanner Jaillet was able to track all but one shot.
Kenton Levesque, with the assistance of Kevin McMillan, scored the only Dragons goal at 10:28 into the third period.
Once again the Dragons were unable to take advantage of their five power plays.
The game on Saturday, November 19, was a closer contest. The Dragons out shot the visiting Canmore Eagles and scored three goals, but lost 5-3.
The Eagles opened the scoring with two goals in the first period at 10:20 and 14:25, the second being on the power play.
The Dragons answered with a goal at 15:37 by Keith Csizmadia, with aid from Brody Robinson and Spencer Samuel. Coda Engbar tied the game at 7:29 in the second period. Logan Sceviour and Doug Jones assisted.
The Eagles took the lead again with a short handed goal, but the Dragons forward Spencer Samuel swiftly tied the game again with an assist going to Josh Kluck.
The third period spelled the end for the Dragons, and the Eagles scored a power play goal at 5:41 to take the lead. Less than a minute later, the Eagles soon expanded their lead by two.
As with the other two games last week, Saturday’s game was filled with penalties. However, the Dragons remained silent on the power play once again.
The Dragons were at home again on Wednesday, November 23, when they the Grande Prairie Storm. The Storm have some momentum, with two wins this past weekend against the Sherwood Park Crusaders.
