The Dec 16th version of Gator hockey was in question for pretty much the week leading up.

Worried?  

Maybe a little, seven skaters isn't ideal

Did Overton and McRae work a little Spruce Grove magic? 

Possibly.  Either that or they took out a huge 'I owe you' with their significant others.  

A late / forgetful Lowrey dragged his goalie gear into the dressing room expecting plenty of elbow room, and found a full lineup.  I think the only guys missing were Culbs and Abdelkader.

Post 1gm suspended Nebs opened the scoring on an odd own goal by the Tigres.  Unfortunately that was the lone Gator goal and the period saw a 2-1 El Tigre lead.

Second period was started off by Dev 'The thrill' Detillieux tieing the game.  This was erased later on as the Tigres tapped for 3 second period goals on Lowrey who was feeling the effects of an early period clapper off his melon.  McRae pulled the Gators to within two goals with a late second period tally.  

In the period break the Gators shined up their teeth,  Spenny aimed Lowrey to the net, and a parade of 4 goals happened in 6:32 compliments of Dev, Nebs, and the pure sexuality of McRae.  Voila! Gators up 7-5.  The remainder of the period saw a swap of goals and a 8-6 Final for the Gators

McRae's netted 3 goals and a well deserved #GatorOfTheGame

Other Gator News:

Mike has a big melon

Referees didn't find Landon very funny.  I think he's hilarious

Referees didn't seem to notice Hudson getting molested.  I thought he was

Referees were good to pay attention to a concussed Lowrey.  He agrees

Spenny may or may not now be the "King of Ping"

Spenny is relatively hairless, not by personal grooming, but more by genetics

We got some BarDown hats

There was a freakin cooler in the dressing room.  I know right?!  With hard liquor.  I like hard liquor