We've been in Wheeling for just over a full day, now, and still have yet to see the sun shine. It's quite a big difference from when we left Greenville and the sun was shining most every day, but at least there hasn't been any snow like the flurries we got when we were in Elmira for the first round. The gloomy weather hasn't dampened the team's spirit, though, and from my point of view it seems like the players and coaches are in a good place mentally and emotionally. Last night's team dinner was really relaxed and fun with a lot of jokes being slung back and forth and a lot of laughs shared. Today, however, the laughs and jokes take a bit of a back seat as it's much more of a business-like mindset for the Road Warriors.
Tonight's Game Three at Wheeling is a huge swing game when it comes to the momentum in this series. Greenville has that elusive creature in its corner after the dramatic overtime win in Game Two, but how long will it stay there? Wheeling is back on home ice for three straight games and has home ice advantage in what has become a best-of-five series. Wheeling hasn't been at home since April 9 when it clinched a first round win over South Carolina. So I expect a raucous atmosphere here at WesBanco Arena that should, ultimately, give the Nailers a big jolt of energy. I have a feeling that the Road Warriors are going to have to weather a big storm early in this game, and a big factor in that will be whoever is the starting goalie. I've got some more thoughts on that in my video entry for today...check it out:
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