Team Smith (Red) holds on for 3-2 win against Team Talbot (White)
Team Talbot (White) tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but Team Smith (Red) held on for a 3-2 victory.
Team Smith (Red) took a 3-1 lead during the third period, only to have Team Talbot (White) storm back on a Ryan KUFFNER goal 18:34 into the third period to pull to one goal down.
Team Smith (Red) was sparked by Kyle LOCKE, who had one goal. LOCKE scored 53 seconds into the third period to make the score 3-1 Team Smith (Red). Keaton RATCLIFFE picked up the assist.
Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.
Team Smith (Red) also had goals scored by Eric WILLIAMS and Michael LAIDLEY, who each put in one. In addition, Team Smith (Red) received assists from Brody MORRIS, who had two and Abbott GIRDUCKIS and Hunter RACINE, who each chipped in one.
Team Talbot (White) forced Team Smith (Red)'s goalies to work all game long, totaling 31 shots and forcing 29 saves. Adrian CLARK made 14 stops and Blade MANN-DIXON made 15. Team Talbot (White) did not rack up many penalties in the contest, registering only one minor for two minutes in penalty time.
Team Talbot (White) was led by Alex TONGE, who finished with one goal and one assist. TONGE scored 9:09 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Other players who recorded assists for Team Talbot (White) were Adam BRADY, who had one.
Team Smith (Red) incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Taylor WELSH took the loss and made eight saves before being replaced by Mathew ROBSON who made 17 saves. Team Talbot (White) registered zero goals on two power play opportunities.
