By Jake Dobson "Voice of the Saints"
Saints Win Three In A Row!
The Newmarket Saints have completed a busy weekend with a victory over the Nepean Knights. One day after going into Huntsville and winning 11 - 9, the Saints returned home and turned in a convincing victory. Chad Howson scored four goals, Bo Webster managed a hat trick and Saints new comer TJ Cook scored twice in his home debut. Adam Miles was strong once again in goal as his personal winning streak extends to four games. This victory sets the stage for a first place showdown against the Green Gaels on Tuesday night at 8pm at the Ray Twinney Complex.
One night after struggling in the first period, the Saints came out and appeared to take control of their home floor. Five first period goals from the offense and zero goals allowed by the defense was the recipe for an extremely strong opening frame. Newmarket received goals from Brock Levick, Bo Webster, Chad Howson and two from Patty Lee.
The second period was a different story as the Saints and Nepean managed four goals each. The Saints have been letting too many teams get close to them after they take an early lead lately. The good news was that as well as they played, Nepean got no closer. Second period goal scorers were Jacob Donato, Webster, Cook and Howson.
In the third the Saints outscored their opponent 6 - 4 to complete an entertaining victory. Third period goals came courtesy of Levick, Howson, Jake Lambert, Cook, Webster and Donato.
Game Notes:
TJ “Time Bomb” Cook played his first home game with the Saints. He scored two goals wearing number 2. Welcome to the team Time Bomb!
Someone tell #3 Corey Sauve that he is supposed to drop the gloves in a fight. Jake Lambert was frustrated, and so was the crowd. Great picture of it by Zac Masson.
Jake “The Wizard” Donato shook off an early first period injury from a high stick to score five points.
Adam Miles picked up an assist. It’s nice to see the goalie contribute offensively. He was also named the player of the game.
Injury Update:
Logan Hurst took light warm up, but was scratched at the last minute as he continues to recover from a broken hand.
Kirk Nodello missed today’s game with a leg injury sustained in Huntsville on Saturday night.
Next game is Tuesday night at 8pm at Ray Twinney Complex vs. Green Gaels. First place is on the line!
GO SAINTS GO!
