Springfield can't stay out of the box and lose to Georgetown

Penalties tell the tale of loss to Millers...

For a team that entered last night’s game against the Millers as the 4th lowest penalty minutes per game (PIM/GP) one would think penalties would not be an issue.  That was not the case though as Springfield felt that wrath of the referee and racked up 13 minor penalties, moving the team from 4th to 6th overall.

"I don't think there are many examples of a team giving up 12 power play chances and winning the game", said GM Stacey, "We have to play smarter out there, and for god’s sake whoever pissed off that ref, please apologize before the next game".

The worst offenders: Muzzin 6 PIM, Getzlaf 4 PIM, MacKinnon 4 PIM, and Tkachuk 4 PIM.

The loss has come at a terrible time for the Isotopes as the Canosa conference is still tight and every point matters.  Things do not get easier in the next few games as the Isoptopes host Hamilton (3rd at 90 points), on the road in Minnesota (6th at 73 points), and continue the road trip to Reykjavik (5th at 85 points).

The ‘topes are currently on a two game losing streak and if they stay out of the box they can turn it around and begin moving up the conference again.  The Isotopes sit in 4th place in the conference with 90 points and 3 points out of first.

Injury news:

- Dell’s injury has forced Montoya to dress as a backup but it is expected that Dell will be returning tonight as a backup to Bobrovsky

- Schultz is hurt again, yet another lower body injury, he is expected to be held out of the lineup even after the injury to get him healthy and in playoff form.