CAHA League Play: RoughRiders 4 Rampage 2

The U18 Rocky Mountain RoughRiders fought off a few demons that have haunted them this season. Today they played the Colorado Rampage and turned back every challenge. The RoughRiders came away with a 4-2 victory against the Rampage in Monument, Colorado. The RoughRiders never trailed but the Rampage never gave them a lot of breathing room. Unlike previous encounters with the Rampage, this time the RoughRiders not only protected the lead but added to it.

The RoughRiders scored first early in the first period. The Rampage followed with a goal in the second period and tied the game at one apiece. The RoughRiders scored three and a half minutes later only to be followed by another Rampage goal five minutes later. The RoughRiders scored once more in the second and finished the period with a 3-2 lead. The RoughRiders closed out the scoring for the game late in the third period to take a 4-2 lead through the end of the game.

The Rampage out shot the RoughRiders 31-22 for the game. Both teams had fourteen penalties each. The RoughRiders had three power play goals and scored on a penalty shot. The Rampage were unable to convert a power play goal and scored their two goals even strength.

Official Gamesheet

Video from the game. RoughRiders are wearing the black jerseys.


Clip of the RoughRiders second goal on a penalty shot.

CAHA League Play: RoughRiders 2 Rampage 2

The Rocky Mountain RoughRiders U18 team had not played an NAPHL or CAHA game since October 24. However, they have been on the ice working hard at becoming a better hockey team. They played a strong game on Friday, November 12 at home against the Rampage, showing little, if any rust.

After a scoreless first period in this well played hockey game, the RoughRiders tallied the first goal followed by a Rampage goal three and a half minutes later. The second period would end with the score tied at 1-1. The Rampage took the lead and held a 2-1 advantage until the RoughRiders scored with 2:26 left in the game.

The game ended in a 2-2 tie with the Rampage outshooting the RoughRiders 38-31. Both teams will face off on Saturday in their final CAHA league game against each other this season.

Official Gamesheet

Video from the game. RoughRiders are wearing the white jerseys.