FLORADALE 5 COMMUNITY 0
With the best-of-three semi-final series tied 1-1, this was a must win game for both teams. Floradale scored the opening goal midway through the first.
Heads up play by defenceman Josh Brohman sent Brendan Jefferson through the neutral zone with a break away rush. Jefferson went to the centre of the net but tucked the puck into the left corner.
Floradale opened the second period with another goal. Brohman controlled the play at the point and sent a pass to Ryan Martin. Martin sent a wrist shot past the blocker of the goaltender for the goal.
Floradale put the game away with a power play in the third period. Ryan and Dan Martin worked the puck deep and Willis Martin tucked the puck into the corner.
With the wind out of the Community sails, Floradale sprang for another quick goal. Corey Wideman and Nick Martin set up Brandon Martin as he rushed in on net. A quick tip slipped the puck under the pads of the goaltender.
Floradale added another goal late in the game. Mike Martin centred a pass and Nick Martin snapped a shot along the ice to send the puck to the back of the net.
Relief goaltender Derek Wideman faced 13 shots for the shut-out.
The win advances Floradale to the Nichols A division finals against Drayton. The best-of-five final series starts at 8pm March 2.
Community and Bethel will meet for a one-game clash to see who meets Missionary in the Stelco B Division finals.
