By Scott Roblin

Sun Devils facing elimination after Game 1 loss to Axemen

Jul 8, 2018 | 11:28 AM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – The Medicine Hat Sun Devils will be fighting for their season on Sunday at the Kinplex after losing their playoff opener on Saturday against the Calgary Axemen.

Medicine Hat dropped a 16-14 decision to the Axemen in Game 1 of their best-of-three series and now face elimination in their opening round of playoffs.

After the Sun Devils picked up a 3-2 lead in the first period, the Axemen potted four straight goals to take a 6-4 lead into the intermission.

Izaak Loran led the charge in the second period for the Sun Devils to give the team an 11-10 lead over Calgary, but the Axemen had the better final frame to win the playoff opener 16-14.

Loran had one of his best offensive games of the season in the loss, finding the back of the net six times and recording eight points.

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Veteran Tanner Simpson meanwhile had a hat-trick and four points, while it was a four-point night for Daniel Drefs as well.

Facing elimination against the Axemen, the Sun Devils welcome Calgary for Game 2 at 11:00 am at the Kinplex in a must win situation.

If Medicine Hat is able to win Game 2 and tie up the series, a 10-minute mini-game will be played at 1:10 pm to decide who will advance to the High River Heat in the next round.