The Renegades fell trap to the "Early Friday Game" in Tulsa and skated slowly out of the gates in Friday's 6-3 loss. Spencer Archer continued his solid production by chipping in a goal, along with rookie Garrett Phillips. The boys showed comraderie though, especially rookie Brad Harris, as they fought to protect recently acquired goaltender Rett Vossler. The Renegades found penalty trouble Friday night and could not dig themselves out of the deficit.Saturday was a new day, new game. Coach Ambroziak rallied the troops as the Renegades trounced the Rampage 6-2. Garrett Phillips contributed a goal and three helpers for a total of four points on the night. Stefan Skinner had a beautiful bardown snipe and Anthony "Little Z" Zarella joined the party with a goal.
Assistant Captain Matt Pipkins said "Yesterday (Saturday) was our best game of the year. We kept building off positive energy instead of sulking in our loss. I was proud to see the boys rally!"Sunday, the Renegades did not clinch the series though. The game was back and forth with a lot of emotion. Both teams grinded to earn a win, but in the final period the Rampage pulled away. Play was competitive though and Coach Ambroziak is aware the team's strengths and weaknesses.
The Renegades look to a solid week of practice upon their return to Rio Rancho and will have a well-earned off weekend from league play. The Renegades travel to play the Texas Brahmas two weeks from now.
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