Mariners grind out 2-1 win over Lions
TROIS-RIVIERES, QC – The Maine Mariners, proud affiliates of the NHL’s Boston Bruins and AHL’s Providence Bruins, edged out the Trois-Rivieres Lions 2-1 on Saturday afternoon at Colisee Videotron in the third consecutive one-goal game between the two teams. Robert Cronin and Antonio Venuto scored in the second period to flip the game. Repeating the opening period of Friday night, it was the Lions finding the only goal of the opening period. Right off an offensive zone faceoff at 8:27, Joe Dunlap got loose in front and lifted a backhander over Brad Arvanitis for the 1-0 Trois-Rivieres lead. As the second … Continue reading
Steelers put 8 past Clan
Sheffield Steelers responded to Wednesday’s shutout loss with an emphatic 8-1 win over Glasgow Clan at the Utilita Arena. “It was a good game by everyone on the team,” said Steelers’ Kevin Tansey. “It was important we got the goal-scoring going again before the playoffs. We want to take this momentum into tomorrow and then into the playoffs.” After a goalless opening period, the Steelers took control in the second. Evan Jasper set up Brett Ritchie in the high slot to open the scoring, and just 17 seconds later Mitchell Balmas doubled the lead with a wrist shot that wrong-footed … Continue reading
Cardiff lead chase for second after home win
Cardiff Devils stayed in pole position to finish second overall with a 2-1 win over Coventry Blaze at a sold-out Vindico Arena on Saturday night. The Devils made a fast start and took the lead just 67 seconds into the game when Nolan Yaremko capitalised after Mat Robson failed to hold onto Gleason Fournier’s shot. Coventry grew into the period and levelled at 18:38, with Jordan Power firing from the point through traffic past Ben Bowns. After a strong start to the second period, Coventry fell behind again at 37:06. The Devils, who had been denied several times by Robson, … Continue reading
Nottingham beat Storm by a single goal again
Nottingham Panthers completed a weekend double over Manchester Storm with a hard-fought win in a feisty game at the Storm Shelter. A misplay from Drew DeRidder after just 35 seconds gifted the Panthers the opening goal, with Chase Pearson capitalising early. Loren Ulett levelled the game at 10:59, skating from behind the net and finishing past Jason Grande, but was later ejected for cross-checking after leaving the bench to deliver a hit. Bryan Lemos restored Nottingham’s lead with 19 seconds left in the period, tapping home a loose puck. Tensions boiled over at the end of the opening period, leading … Continue reading
Neilson hits OT winner for Fife
Fife Flyers ended their home season with a 3-2 overtime win over local rivals Dundee Stars. Ben Brown’s individual effort and wrist shot gave the Flyers the lead at 2:08. Dundee levelled through Spencer Naas just short of the 14-minute mark, bundling the puck over the line after Shane Owen made two saves. Logan Neilson put the Flyers back ahead with 4:58 left in the opening period. Dundee equalised again through Morten Jurgens 8:33 into the second, and the score remained tied through the rest of the period and the third despite penalties on both sides, including a Jeremy Masella … Continue reading
Guildford stay in race for 5th with win in Belfast
Guildford Flames picked up a crucial win in the race for fifth place with a 6-2 road victory over league champions Belfast Giants. The Flames led after the opening period, capitalising on a turnover in the Giants’ zone as Jack Jacome’s pass was deflected home by Tyler Busch at 17:47. Belfast levelled early in the second through Reid Irwin at 23:26, but Guildford responded strongly with two powerplay goals. Josh Waller restored the lead at 33:14 with a shot through traffic, before Busch grabbed his second of the night, tipping in Waller’s pass at 37:43. Guildford extended their advantage just … Continue reading
