Olds Grizzlys bow out in first round of AJHL playoffs

The Olds Grizzlys have been eliminated from the AJHL playoffs after falling to the Drumheller Dragons in the opening round in five games.

The Grizzlys were able to steal game one of the series 4-1, before losing four straight.

In game two, the team was shut out 5-0 with Drumheller goalie Daniel Allin making 14 saves. Four of the Dragons’ five goals came on the powerplay as they went 4-for-7 on the night. Eric Martin led the way with two goals and two assists.

Game three was anybody’s for the taking, with the Grizzlys losing 4-3 in overtime. Derrick Budz scored the game winning goal with 1:29 left in the extra frame. The Dragons came back from being down 3-1 to take a 2-1 series lead.