{"id":802100,"date":"2019-12-07T18:02:34","date_gmt":"2019-12-08T01:02:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/?p=375628"},"modified":"2019-12-07T18:02:34","modified_gmt":"2019-12-08T01:02:34","slug":"breckenridge-vipers-lose-to-boulder-in-fast-paced-friday-night-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt\/local-news\/breckenridge-vipers-lose-to-boulder-in-fast-paced-friday-night-game\/","title":{"rendered":"Breckenridge Vipers lose to Boulder in fast-paced Friday night game"},"content":{"rendered":"
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JR Engelbert makes a save during the Breckenridge Vipers’ loss Friday night to Boulder at Stephen C. West Ice Arena in Breckenridge.<\/strong>
Elaine Collins \/ Special to The Daily<\/em><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

BRECKENRIDGE \u2013 In front of a rabid packed house at Stephen C. West Ice Arena Friday night, the Breckenridge Vipers semi-pro hockey team (2-3) didn\u2019t have enough to defeat the Boulder Bison, losing 9-6.<\/p>\n

The Tigers ended an action-packed first period with a 2-0 lead despite being outshot on goal 26-10 in the first period. Vipers head coach Rich Batenburg said most of the Bison shots weren\u2019t very good as the Vipers defense stayed in system, allowing goaltender JR Engelbert to see what was coming at him.<\/p>\n

Breckenridge got on the board first with 17:15 left in the first period via a goal from forward Shamus O\u2019Neil assisted by forward Rick Batenburg and  defenseman Tommy Mines. The Vipers made it 2-0 at the 9:28 in the first period with a goal from forward Mike Sullivan assisted by Batenburg.<\/p>\n

Breckenridge\u2019s system came undone in the second period, allowing the Bison attack to advance through the middle of the ice. Coach Batenburg felt the Bison offense shot a higher percentage of good shot opportunities in the second half, resulting in tough views for Engelbert and six Bison goals in the second period.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe difference is where they were shooting from,\u201d Coach Batenburg said. \u201cIn the first period we were playing the system and keeping everybody to the outside. Up high and outside JR can see em. We let \u2019em inside, and once they get inside, too much traffic, too much screen. And this is a good team, a very good team. They\u2019ve got some snipers.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Vipers received second period goals from defenseman Dan Autenrieth and Rick Batenburg to enter the third period down 6-4.<\/p>\n

The Vipers entered the third period with a tough task, down several players to injuries. The presence of defenseman Derek Scanlon was particularly missed on Friday night.<\/p>\n

The Vipers showed grit in the third period, grinding through back-to-back penalties, including a 5-on-3 penalty kill, to give themselves a chance trailing 7-5 with about five minutes left in the game. But Coach Batenburg said with the injuries and the danger of the 5-on-3 penalty kill situation, Breckenridge had to expend important top line players over those minutes, gassing guys for the homestretch.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey are very resilient,\u201d Coach Batenburg said. \u201cWe had, we took a bad penalty, the guys had their say, but they are coming together. It\u2019s still early.\u201d<\/p>\n

Boulder tightened its grip on the game with an eighth goal and three-goal advantage at the 4:48 mark. The Vipers received late goals from O\u2019Neil and forward Garret Bailey before an empty-net Bison goal made the final scoreline 9-6.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf we play the system, the system was built and selected for the personnel that we have,\u201d Coach Batenburg said. \u201cTonight, we were 50-60% of the time in system, and I\u2019d say I want 85%. We can let down and be broken from a system perspective five minutes a period. And it depends too on what\u2019s breaking down. Our systems are meant to go together from the standpoint of our forecheck and breakout. I\u2019d rather see us breakdown on the forecheck than the breakout. What happened tonight, particularly in the second, we were not playing the way we should, not keeping them to the outside, not getting pucks out. We were going up the middle. And if you play a team this skilled, they will beat you through the lanes each time because they all have accelerations and hands.\u201d<\/p>\n

Breckenridge will return to game action for a home match on Friday, Dec. 20 versus the Pikes Peak Vigilantes at 7:45 p.m.. For more information, visit breckvipers.com.<\/p>\n

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