Crosstown Cup Game #5 USC vs. UCLA

[Alex Goldsmith]

Hey everyone,

This is part one of two all-or-nothing battles to close out an intense season of games between these two bitter foes.

UCLA won Games 1 & 2 in tight one-goal and overtime wins. The Trojans fought back in Games 3 & 4 with two incredible comeback performances including Helmer's series-saver with 9.1 seconds remaining.

Game 5 is upon us. It's winner takes all from Anaheim Ice. One team will go home with the Cup, and the other will go home shaking it's head.

7:30 PM PST scheduled start time. However, if you've ever listened to a broadcast before, you know that home games typically drop the puck around 7:45-7:50 PMish. The broadcast may dial in slightly late as I'm on TV until 6:30 PM, after which I will be sprinting to my car and bolting down to Anaheim through (hopefully no) traffic.

A special surprise guest is scheduled to join me on the call, and no, it's not Izzy Wilbur.

Tune in on Teamline and post questions/comments here.

Alex

[alofthus]

Alex

neither the phone lines or the pod cast is working can you check or at least give an update here

alofthus

[Alex Goldsmith]

Mr. Lofthus,

I'm sorry. We've heard it's working elsehwere. Will double check it at the break. Can you hear music now?

Score is 2-1 USC after 1. Trojans looked great, but nearly gave away all of a 2-goal lead at the tail end of the period.

Alex Lothus and Adam Zacuto with the goals for the Trojans.

Alex

Alex

[Alex Goldsmith]

Doing a fresh disconnect-reconnect in 1 minute. If anyone else is having problems, please post here.

Alex

[alofthus]

Alex
all I am getting on the phone line is the music - i get a few minutes over the pod cast and then it breaks off - very frustrating

[Alex Goldsmith]

6-4 Bruins win the Cup.

Lengthy blog entry to come soon.