Illinois State Hockey

As the hockey season is coming to an end, the Illinois State Redbirds take on Robert Morris University. The Redbirds have had a rough season so far with a record of 8-12. The Redbirds are 0-3 versus Robert Morris University before this game. After the players had rested up over the long winter break they had to come back and play the day before classes started. January 15, 2012 at 10:00 am the Redbirds were ready to play. I could tell that my teammates had more enthusiasm to play and win this game. Because of the unfriendliness of the teams and home ice advantage. Winning was inevitable,  it was the only option. The roar of the crowd and all the fans gave extra motivation to the players.

                As the puck drops and the game starts up the Redbirds were looking great. After many back and forth goals in the first two periods, the score was tied up 3-3. The Illinois State Redbirds came out the third period with fire. As the final period was closing up, players started to get disruptive. Two of my team mates had been kicked out of the game as well as the other team for fighting on the ice. Players were constants chirping at each other. The referees where giving out penalties back and forth. The game was getting really serious. With under ten minutes to play I had scored a goal to take the lead. Robert Morris was shocked that we had taken the lead. As the game was concluding the fans were excited to see the first game of the year go to the home team. With a few minutes to spare the Redbirds score an open net goal to finalize the game. Family, friends, and fans were extremely joyful to see such a good game. The Illinois State Redbirds recorded a win against the Robert Morris University in Chicago with a  5-3 with a home win. This was a great win for them to start the new year.