AHL Calder Cup series
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Good afternoon everyone. Tonight via twitter we will be following the opening game of the Eastern Conference semifinal series between the St. John's IceCaps and the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins. Last series was pretty exciting. This one promises to be the same. Twitter play-by-play will be provided by @IceCapsAHL and Zach Goudie. The games starts at 7:30 -
RT @robynm070: Stoked for tonight's @IceCapsAHL game! Getting my white on :) #Whiteout #WhateverItTakesby IceCapsAHL via twitter 5/1/2012 5:12:08 PM -
Keep up-to-date on the race to the #CalderCup with IceCaps Playoff Central: stjohnsicecaps.com #WhateverItTakesby IceCapsAHL via twitter 5/1/2012 5:14:10 PM -
Remember to get your 50/50 tickets tonight...last game's jackpot was more than $19 K! #WhateverItTakesby IceCapsAHL via twitter 5/1/2012 6:13:09 PM -
Fans, we have an 18-person Party Box for sale for tonight's game! Email info@stjohnsicecaps.com to book NOW! #WhateverItTakesby IceCapsAHL via twitter 5/1/2012 6:19:18 PM -


Calm before the storm - the view from the press box at Mile One. #caldercup p.twimg.com
by Zach Goudie via twitter 5/1/2012 8:52:19 PM -


The pre-game meeting for Mile One staff. #caldercup p.twimg.com
by Zach Goudie via twitter 5/1/2012 8:54:31 PM -


Pre-game ritual for the Caps. Tonight the Penguins were playing soccer in front of their dressing room too #caldercup p.twimg.com
by Zach Goudie via twitter 5/1/2012 8:58:03 PM -


The crowds crowding in. #caldercup p.twimg.com
by Zach Goudie via twitter 5/1/2012 9:23:14 PM -


Fans streaming down the sidewalk in front of the stadium - game time in 30 minutes. #caldercup p.twimg.com
by Zach Goudie via twitter 5/1/2012 9:25:20 PM -


Little kids, big fans. Making signs out in the concourse. #caldercup p.twimg.com
by Zach Goudie via twitter 5/1/2012 9:33:34 PM -
RT @zachgoudie: Little kids, big fans. Making signs out in the concourse. #caldercup twitter.comby IceCapsAHL via twitter 5/1/2012 9:35:44 PM -
We'll have the full lineups for you in about 15 minutes. Stay tuned. #WhateverItTakesby IceCapsAHL via twitter 5/1/2012 9:38:44 PM -


Noah Andrews made this one. Look for it in the stands tonight! #caldercup p.twimg.com
by Zach Goudie via twitter 5/1/2012 9:38:53 PM -


Almost that time. Lots of people here excited to get their first look at the Caps new opponents. #caldercup p.twimg.com
by Zach Goudie via twitter 5/1/2012 9:54:10 PM -


Hey! You with the t-shirt cannon! Over here! #caldercup p.twimg.com
by Zach Goudie via twitter 5/1/2012 9:57:01 PM -


Tonight's lineup sheet #WhateverItTakes p.twimg.com
by IceCapsAHL via twitter 5/1/2012 9:58:24 PM -


Here they come! #caldercup p.twimg.com
by Zach Goudie via twitter 5/1/2012 10:00:46 PM -


"Let's go King!!!" #caldercup p.twimg.com
by Zach Goudie via twitter 5/1/2012 10:01:50 PM -
All set for Game 1 of the Eastern Conf. Semifinals between the IceCaps and Penguins! #WhateverItTakesby IceCapsAHL via twitter 5/1/2012 10:05:03 PM -


The crowd always takes a few lines to join in the anthem, but everyone gets in around "glowing hearts" #caldercup p.twimg.com
by Zach Goudie via twitter 5/1/2012 10:06:02 PM -
Furious pace to start the game! #WhateverItTakesby IceCapsAHL via twitter 5/1/2012 10:06:48 PM -


Good start to the game, IceCaps get a few shots on goal right away #caldercup p.twimg.com
by Zach Goudie via twitter 5/1/2012 10:07:34 PM -
No score 2:13 into the game but a flurry of chances for the IceCaps. #WhateverItTakesby IceCapsAHL via twitter 5/1/2012 10:07:53 PM -
Interference call coming to Gagnon in the offensive zone. Penguins with the first PP of the game. #WhateverItTakesby IceCapsAHL via twitter 5/1/2012 10:10:20 PM -


IceCaps start the game with some great pressure - lots of Action in the Penguins end. #caldercup p.twimg.com
by Zach Goudie via twitter 5/1/2012 10:10:33 PM -
WBS 7/29 on the PP in their opening series against Hershey. IceCaps 13/15 on the PK against Syracuse. #WhateverItTakesby IceCapsAHL via twitter 5/1/2012 10:10:47 PM -


Gangon takes the games first penalty - Pens on the power play #caldercup p.twimg.com
by Zach Goudie via twitter 5/1/2012 10:12:10 PM -
Penguins get on the board first on the PP at 4:42. Deflected pass goes to Walker in the slot, who slides it to O'Reilly. #WhateverItTakesby IceCapsAHL via twitter 5/1/2012 10:13:37 PM -


Pens strike on the power play - 1 to 0 with 15 left in the first. #caldercup p.twimg.com
by Zach Goudie via twitter 5/1/2012 10:13:48 PM -


Pasquale made some great saves before that one went in, but I have to say, the Pens power play looked good #caldercup p.twimg.com
by Zach Goudie via twitter 5/1/2012 10:15:28 PM -


IceCaps almost answer right away! More great offensive pressure. #caldercup p.twimg.com
by Zach Goudie via twitter 5/1/2012 10:16:45 PM -
IceCaps certainly getting their chances early. Shots 11-3 St. John's but they trail 1-0. #WhateverItTakesby IceCapsAHL via twitter 5/1/2012 10:17:36 PM -
PP coming for St. John's as Grant goes for hooking. 1-0 Penguins with 12:36 left in the first. #WhateverItTakesby IceCapsAHL via twitter 5/1/2012 10:18:12 PM -


Pens penalty - note my pals the Morph Men waiting for him by the box #caldercup p.twimg.com
by Zach Goudie via twitter 5/1/2012 10:18:57 PM -


Half way through he first. The scoreboard doesn't reflect it, but the Caps have been the better team. #caldercup p.twimg.com
by Zach Goudie via twitter 5/1/2012 10:24:00 PM -
Still 1-0 Penguins, 7:33 to go in period 1. Shots now 17-3 in favour of the IceCaps. #WhateverItTakesby IceCapsAHL via twitter 5/1/2012 10:26:04 PM -


"The guy sitting next to me sure is entertaining, but I'm getting feathers in my fries..." #caldercup p.twimg.com
by Zach Goudie via twitter 5/1/2012 10:31:05 PM -


Buddy is one in-demand puffin. #caldercup p.twimg.com
by Zach Goudie via twitter 5/1/2012 10:34:49 PM -
Jason King gets hacked on a breakaway and he'll get a penalty shot! #WhateverItTakesby IceCapsAHL via twitter 5/1/2012 10:35:41 PM -
And Thiessen shuts the door to keep the IceCaps off the board. #WhateverItTakesby IceCapsAHL via twitter 5/1/2012 10:35:59 PM -


Caps penalty shot...but it's stopped. D'oh. #caldercup p.twimg.com
by Zach Goudie via twitter 5/1/2012 10:36:12 PM -
Penalty coming to the Penguins Street for holding the stick. IceCaps get another shot on the PP (0/1 tonight). #WhateverItTakesby IceCapsAHL via twitter 5/1/2012 10:36:59 PM -


Penguin Ben Street takes a late penalty - Street's parents are from NL! #caldercup p.twimg.com
by Zach Goudie via twitter 5/1/2012 10:38:36 PM -
IceCaps down 1-0 to the Penguins after 20 minutes despite outshooting the visitors 20-4. #WhateverItTakesby IceCapsAHL via twitter 5/1/2012 10:40:33 PM
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