January 22, 2012

Coastal Clash 2012

Cal Poly's Division I team takes down UCSB - UCSB gets a shot at redemption tonight at 7:30pm

The Coastal Clash, like the first 7 games of the 1972 Summit Series between Canada and Russia, was tied.

The first match featured the Cal Poly SLO B Green team against UC Santa Barbara’s B Blue team. An early lead by UCSB was lost just 6 minutes later, with Cal Poly scoring 4 straight goals, entering the 3^rd period with a 4-1 lead. UCSB battled back in the 3^rd with 3 goals, to tie the game with 6:41 remaining. Gad Girling of UCSB scored 3 goals and 1 assist to lead all scorers. 3 Cal Poly players had 2-point games.

The second match of this triple-header featured Cal Poly SLO B Gold against UC Santa Barbara B Gold. The game was tied after 2 periods and UCSB scored twice in the 3^rd to seal the deal, winning by a score of 4-2. Much different than the first game which was heavily dominated by penalties, just one penalty was taken this game. Dan Coller of UCSB got the game-winner.

Out for revenge due to an early season loss to UCSB, Cal Poly started off strong in the Division I matchup. The scoring started just over 5 minutes into the game with a goal by Sam Poyer. Cal Poly went on to win the game 5-0, with 5 different goal scorers. Coach Geoff Wakefield called them the “Quintuple Threat.” Coach Wakefield went on to say that "Cal Poly goaltender Erik Long was on his game, reminiscient of his goaltending during their run at Nationals last year. After getting a taste of success at Nationals last year, the team is looking towards Nationals and playing with Nationals intensity." UCSB will have their chance to avenge last night’s loss, as they face off against Cal Poly again tonight at 7:30pm.