Sweep! Blazers bests Generals

The Bellingham Blazers mark their inaugural season with their first playoff series sweep. The tension was thick in the Sportsplex arena as the Blazers held a 2-0 lead in the first round of the NOR PAC 2012-2013 playoffs over the Eugene Generals. Bellingham proved to be better prepared when they traveled to Oregon earlier, handing Eugene two-straight losses. Back on home ice the Blazers came out hot, firing in their goal in the first minute of play. The Generals would soon counter sending the match to a one-all-tie at the end of the first period. The second period was much like the first seeing the Blazers aggressively attacking the net, pushing the Generals to the breaking point. Bellingham scored once more and held the lead heading into the third. Finally the gloves came off and as Eugene lost their cool. Nine Generals saw the penalty box and their goalie was ejected after two more Blazers goals were scored, erupting in a brawl in front of Eugene's net. Final score 4-1. Click here to view photos of the game.

Bellingham Sweeps Vancouver to Closeout Season

The Bellingham Blazers closeout the 2012-2013 NOR PAC regular season with a three-game sweep of the Vancouver Vipers, capping the weekend with a blowout at the Sportsplex Saturday, March 2. The Vipers struck early, scoring in the first 30 seconds of the first period. The Blazers attacked the net with 20 shots-on-goal but did not score until the final minute of the first, matching the Vipers as the headed into the second. Vancouver held off the Blazers assault as long as they could yet in the final three minutes of the second period Bellingham scored three goals. Their domination continued into the third scoring six more goals, only allowing the Vipers to score once more. The Blazer head into the playoffs with all the momentum to make a run for the NOR PAC title. Final score 10-2. Click here to view photos of the game.

Blazers Lose in Shootout

The Bellingham Blazers quest for the playoffs stalled this weekend when they faced-off against the Eugene Generals. Following their 5-4 victory Friday at the Sportsplex, Bellingham dropped the puck one more time Saturday. Eugene started hot, out scoring the home team three goals to one in the first period. Bellingham clawed their way back in the second, matching the General score with a 4 all tie heading in the third. Each team traded goals, two each, sending this thrilling bout into overtime. After the scoreless five minute period the game was set for an incredible shootout. Eugene finished what they started with two goals scored to one by Bellingham, sealing their victory. Final score 7-6. Click here to view photos from the game.

Blazers Ride Four-game Winning Streak

The Bellingham Blazers cap off their four-game winning streak with a home sweep of the Tri-Cities Outlaws Saturday, February 2 at the Sportsplex. The first period started fast and furious, seeing a total of 37 shots on goal. The Blazers took the advantage by scoring three goals during the first. Hard hits and hard feelings continued through the second period as Bellingham matched their goal total with another three. The Outlaws had little chance at a comeback with the Blazers pushing the throttle to the floor, completing the third period with another set of three goals. Final score 9-3. Click here to view photos from the game.

Disappointment at Home

The Bellingham Blazers dropped two in a row during a two-night home stand against the West Sound Warriors Friday, Jan. 18 and Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Sportsplex.

Friday night's match was bitter fought. The Warriors were relentless on offense scoring twice in the first period, five times in the second and once more to cap off the third. The Blazers clawed their way back each period trying to keep up, besting West Sound in shots-on-goal. Unfortunately victory was too far out of reach. Final score 8-5. Click here to view photos from game one.

Saturday night was an uphill struggle from the drop of the puck for Bellingham. West Sound scored first and never looked back outscoring Bellingham in the first two periods 3-1. The Blazers could only capitalize on one of their eleven power play opportunities. The Warriors held off Bellingham's charge late in the third to finalize a clean sweep. Final score 5-3. Click here to view photos from game two.