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"Pistol" Pete Overgaard was the lone offensive star of the game for the Bats. He scored the only Bat goal and had another attempt deflect off the upper bar of the net in the second half, which would have tied the game.

After the game, Overgaard was still optimistic about the Bat chances to improve as he stated, "Opportunities are good to have and I definitely see a lot of opportunities for improvement".

There was limited bench space as the overflow crowd took up space along the boards and cheered on the Bats. Fan Jim Moir said, "they put on a good show. But I don't see any benches. Isn't that why everybody is standing?"

Bud Baakonen actually showed up on time for the game and was involved in a pregame dispute about the previous week's injuries.

Novak, again icing his elbow, had a big "no comment" when asked about his headgear after the game.

Many of the Bat and Mastodon players, plus most of the Bat fans, attended a post-game review at Adrian's.

Ross "the boss" Hedin was seen discussing the finer points of ice-fishing with Jerry "Sure Hands" Shurhamer.

Coach "Shakes" Hanson, after a call to the psychotic network, said the Bats will go undefeated the rest of the year.

The next Bat contest will be this Saturday at 1:00 with Hanson himself taking the nets.

From IB Media Services & the Director of Communications

Inside the Game

The Bats lost to the rival Mastodon team 2-1 after being up to a 1-0 lead early in the second half. The Ice Bats won the possession battle in the first half but created few real scoring chances.

Former Bats "Top Gun", Paul "Craps Shoot" Wolfram who has failed to tally a goal this year complained about his wingers inability to dig the ball out of the corners for him.

The Mastodons rushes were fewer but much more dangerous. But solid work between the pipes by Ross Hedin and the Ice Bats defense quickly clamping down. Prevented rebounds and kept the game scoreless though the first half.

However a mental lapse by Mark Novak midway through the second half allowed the first goal through. A second fluke goal occurred when a Mastodon semi-fanned on a passing attempt across the front of the net which somehow found its way into the goal.