Do or Die Game 4

I'm still recovering from last night's triple overtime game between the Bruins and Mils. You would be too if you got to sleep at 2 and woke up at 5:00 for work.

Last night was a game for the ages. Both teams played their hearts out and it was a tough one for the Bruins, after they fought back and lose the way they did.

First I'll give Melville credit, they are a real hard working group. That might be the 4th time I've said this week, but they truly are a relentless bunch, and the long term picture in Melville is bright.

For Estevan I thought after the first period, the team matched and at times outplayed Melville. There's no doubt the best player on the ice last night was Troy Hunter. With the Bruins down by 2 goals he took the team on his back and helped lead the charge for the Bruins. Hunter displayed hard work, true grit and a scoring touch. Last night everyone saw why Hunter is the Captain and MVP for the Bruins.

Matt Szpak played amazing at both ends of the ice. While he did score 2 goals, I was impressed by his defensive abilities. He stepped up when Dominic Perrault was ejected from the game and ate up a lot of minutes.(I know kind of obvious in 3OT game) The whole Bruins blueline played great.

Shea Cooper got the start last night, and I'm sure around the league that might have sent some shock waves, but I think here in Estevan it wasn't a surprise. And I don't say that to knock Joel Danyluk. But Cooper is one of the more athletic goalies in the league and he showed that off last night. Cooper has been solid night in and night out since December. I expect Cooper to get the nod again.

For tonight the Bruins season is on the line, but if they can play like the ended the game, they should feel confident about coming back to Estevan for Game 5. All season long this team does things the hard way, so why shouldn't it be any different than the playoffs.

The pressure is on the Bruins and tonight we will see if they can deliver. You can catch tonight's game on CJ1280 and Discover Estevan.com beginning at 7:20.