WOLVES WIN WITH LUNDQVIST IN REIMER'S DEBUT

James Reimer

Thunder Bay, Ont.- The humble young man from the outskirts of Winnipeg who was impressive all summer and earned a backup role for the Timberwolves, finally got his chance on Sunday afternoon to show why he is here. Unfortunately for James Reimer, fifty-eight minutes of playing time before being injured, wasn't enough to officially earn his first CCHL win. Even though his team skated away with the two points in victory.
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"Reims played like a vet out there today," said captain Patrick Sharp. "He wasn't tested alot, but the shots he stopped were good shots. He was poised, calm and just didn't get rattled like you kind of would expect for a guy playing in his first pro game. It's too bad he didn't get credit for the win. It was his game."
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With two minutes left in the third period, and the game tied 1-1, Reimer faced his 18th shot and it caught him high between his mask and the shoulder portion of his chest protector. Henrik Lundqvist's night off was over at that point and Sharp scored the winning goal :44 seconds later to claim the win for Lundqvist and his single save in two minutes of play.
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"I feel bad," said Lundqvist after the game. "James did all the work and I come in, face one weak shot, Sharpie scores and James doesn't get anything. Well, he does get the game puck. We'll caulk this up as a win, even if it doesn't go down in the books as one for Reims."
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A win is a win though, and the Timberwolves are clicking on all cylinders as they embark on a weeklong trek across Europe. First with the defending Cup champions, Copenhagen Crusaders on Tuesday, the Linz Black Wings on Thursday and finishing up in Reykjavik to take on the Puffins on Saturday before returning home.
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3-STARS
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*Patrick Sharp [THU] - Game-winning goal and an assist
**Sidney Crosby [THU] - Goal and an assist
***Rick Nash [THU] - 2 assists