It was apparent from the opening face off, Friday night,
that the Ancaster Avalanche meant business on Friday night in Stoney Creek.
Mark drew a penalty off the opening draw, 4 seconds into the game that set the tone early. While killing the penalty, Stoney Creek took a trip and were in early trouble. Joseph M, playing maybe his best game of the year scored on the power play to send the Avalanche on their way.
Kyle gave Ancaster a 2-0 lead before the end of period 1 on a lob over the goalie.
The hard work continued into period 2. Joe added his second of the game, followed 2 minutes later when Mark displayed great hands to wrap the puck around the Stoney Creek goalie for a 4-0 lead after 2.
The focus in the third period became special team play. Coach Ed decided to uncage Jacob Se and Sean and let them create some offense, while giving Nate and Eric a refresher on defence. Sean and Jacob made the opportunity count, scoring 3 of the 4 Ancaster 3rd period goals. The 5th goal was a beauty on the power play set up by a combination of Caelen’s great break out pass and Sean’s setting up in perfect shooting position. Way to make practice pay off. Mark chipped in with his second on the night from Aiden and Caelen. The assist was Caelen’s third of the game.
Of special note were Jacob Se, Kyle, Sean, Nate, Eric, Connor and Caelen all returning with an impressive +3 on the night!
The Avalanche’s road to the OMHA Quarter Finals faces another hurdle on Monday night when Orangeville comes to Ancaster.
Hard Hat – Joseph M.