RIGA — Dinamo Riga were not able to deliver the homecoming fans were hoping for Saturday with SKA taking game 3, 4-2.

With their backs against the wall as they faced the prospect of packing up their bags for the end of the season, the SKA team on display last night showed a lot more grit and determination than what had been on display in the previous two games of this [private_supervisor]series. Dinamo Riga fought hard throughout, but could not convert the goal to tie up proceedings late in the game.

In front of 11,597 loyal fans Ģirts Ankipāns struck the first blow glove-side in the 10th minute, sending the crowd into near delirium. At first it appeared that Mārtiņš Karsums had assisted the puck but replays would show that Ankipāns simply put it between the legs of the SKA goalie.

Maxim Ribin wasted little time in replying for the guests, tying scores back up in the 12th minute. The score would remain at 1-1 for the remainder of the period.

Proceedings had barely resumed when SKA had claimed the lead for the first time in the series since the opening minutes of game 2, when Alexei Yarshin pounced. In the 8th minute SKA looked as if they had moved further ahead only for the goal to be disallowed. In the aftermath of the disallowed goal, Edgars Masaļskis stayed down in the Dinamo Riga net. After extended treatment he was deemed OK to continue playing, but less than a minute later he was heading to the locker room for more treatment, seeing Martin Prusek touch the ice for the first time in the series to date.

Any butterflies Prusek may have had were quickly put to rest with a great first up glove save, helping his confidence immensely. At the same time, as was later pointed out by SKA trainer Barry Smith, the game underwent a transformation with Dinamo Riga starting to assert dominance over the game, beginning an all out assault on the SKA goal. SKA finally folded under the pressure with Oļegs Sorokins tying the game up once again in the 15th.

Like they had in the second period, SKA struck early in the final period through Maxim Musinski, forcing Dinamo Riga to play catch-up for the remainder of the period. With no goal coming, Prusek was pulled with a minute left to put an extra skater on the ice, but as has happened more times than not off late, the move backfired, with SKA scoring a 4th.

Trainer Július Šupler remained upbeat following the game, saying in the post-game conference that “tomorrow is a different day.” Smith was complimentary of his opposition, claiming the first round of the play offs is always the hardest and Dinamo Riga were making proceedings particularly difficult. [/private_supervisor] [private_subscription 1 month]series. Dinamo Riga fought hard throughout, but could not convert the goal to tie up proceedings late in the game.

In front of 11,597 loyal fans Ģirts Ankipāns struck the first blow glove-side in the 10th minute, sending the crowd into near delirium. At first it appeared that Mārtiņš Karsums had assisted the puck but replays would show that Ankipāns simply put it between the legs of the SKA goalie.

Maxim Ribin wasted little time in replying for the guests, tying scores back up in the 12th minute. The score would remain at 1-1 for the remainder of the period.

Proceedings had barely resumed when SKA had claimed the lead for the first time in the series since the opening minutes of game 2, when Alexei Yarshin pounced. In the 8th minute SKA looked as if they had moved further ahead only for the goal to be disallowed. In the aftermath of the disallowed goal, Edgars Masaļskis stayed down in the Dinamo Riga net. After extended treatment he was deemed OK to continue playing, but less than a minute later he was heading to the locker room for more treatment, seeing Martin Prusek touch the ice for the first time in the series to date.

Any butterflies Prusek may have had were quickly put to rest with a great first up glove save, helping his confidence immensely. At the same time, as was later pointed out by SKA trainer Barry Smith, the game underwent a transformation with Dinamo Riga starting to assert dominance over the game, beginning an all out assault on the SKA goal. SKA finally folded under the pressure with Oļegs Sorokins tying the game up once again in the 15th.

Like they had in the second period, SKA struck early in the final period through Maxim Musinski, forcing Dinamo Riga to play catch-up for the remainder of the period. With no goal coming, Prusek was pulled with a minute left to put an extra skater on the ice, but as has happened more times than not off late, the move backfired, with SKA scoring a 4th.

Trainer Július Šupler remained upbeat following the game, saying in the post-game conference that “tomorrow is a different day.” Smith was complimentary of his opposition, claiming the first round of the play offs is always the hardest and Dinamo Riga were making proceedings particularly difficult. [/private_subscription 1 month] [private_subscription 4 months]series. Dinamo Riga fought hard throughout, but could not convert the goal to tie up proceedings late in the game.

In front of 11,597 loyal fans Ģirts Ankipāns struck the first blow glove-side in the 10th minute, sending the crowd into near delirium. At first it appeared that Mārtiņš Karsums had assisted the puck but replays would show that Ankipāns simply put it between the legs of the SKA goalie.

Maxim Ribin wasted little time in replying for the guests, tying scores back up in the 12th minute. The score would remain at 1-1 for the remainder of the period.

Proceedings had barely resumed when SKA had claimed the lead for the first time in the series since the opening minutes of game 2, when Alexei Yarshin pounced. In the 8th minute SKA looked as if they had moved further ahead only for the goal to be disallowed. In the aftermath of the disallowed goal, Edgars Masaļskis stayed down in the Dinamo Riga net. After extended treatment he was deemed OK to continue playing, but less than a minute later he was heading to the locker room for more treatment, seeing Martin Prusek touch the ice for the first time in the series to date.

Any butterflies Prusek may have had were quickly put to rest with a great first up glove save, helping his confidence immensely. At the same time, as was later pointed out by SKA trainer Barry Smith, the game underwent a transformation with Dinamo Riga starting to assert dominance over the game, beginning an all out assault on the SKA goal. SKA finally folded under the pressure with Oļegs Sorokins tying the game up once again in the 15th.

Like they had in the second period, SKA struck early in the final period through Maxim Musinski, forcing Dinamo Riga to play catch-up for the remainder of the period. With no goal coming, Prusek was pulled with a minute left to put an extra skater on the ice, but as has happened more times than not off late, the move backfired, with SKA scoring a 4th.

Trainer Július Šupler remained upbeat following the game, saying in the post-game conference that “tomorrow is a different day.” Smith was complimentary of his opposition, claiming the first round of the play offs is always the hardest and Dinamo Riga were making proceedings particularly difficult. [/private_subscription 4 months] [private_subscription 1 year]series. Dinamo Riga fought hard throughout, but could not convert the goal to tie up proceedings late in the game.

In front of 11,597 loyal fans Ģirts Ankipāns struck the first blow glove-side in the 10th minute, sending the crowd into near delirium. At first it appeared that Mārtiņš Karsums had assisted the puck but replays would show that Ankipāns simply put it between the legs of the SKA goalie.

Maxim Ribin wasted little time in replying for the guests, tying scores back up in the 12th minute. The score would remain at 1-1 for the remainder of the period.

Proceedings had barely resumed when SKA had claimed the lead for the first time in the series since the opening minutes of game 2, when Alexei Yarshin pounced. In the 8th minute SKA looked as if they had moved further ahead only for the goal to be disallowed. In the aftermath of the disallowed goal, Edgars Masaļskis stayed down in the Dinamo Riga net. After extended treatment he was deemed OK to continue playing, but less than a minute later he was heading to the locker room for more treatment, seeing Martin Prusek touch the ice for the first time in the series to date.

Any butterflies Prusek may have had were quickly put to rest with a great first up glove save, helping his confidence immensely. At the same time, as was later pointed out by SKA trainer Barry Smith, the game underwent a transformation with Dinamo Riga starting to assert dominance over the game, beginning an all out assault on the SKA goal. SKA finally folded under the pressure with Oļegs Sorokins tying the game up once again in the 15th.

Like they had in the second period, SKA struck early in the final period through Maxim Musinski, forcing Dinamo Riga to play catch-up for the remainder of the period. With no goal coming, Prusek was pulled with a minute left to put an extra skater on the ice, but as has happened more times than not off late, the move backfired, with SKA scoring a 4th.

Trainer Július Šupler remained upbeat following the game, saying in the post-game conference that “tomorrow is a different day.” Smith was complimentary of his opposition, claiming the first round of the play offs is always the hardest and Dinamo Riga were making proceedings particularly difficult. [/private_subscription 1 year]

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