DRAYTON 6 MISSIONARY 5
Although Drayton got off to a strong start in the first period, Missionary came close to stealing away the win.
Drayton scored two quick goals from the sticks of Reid Shantz and Darren Mohle to build up a 2-0 lead midway through the first. Assisted by Herman Mulder, Eric Deckers and Mark Scholten.
Missionary battled back with a goal to stay in the game but Drayton answered with a goal in the dying minute of the period.
Dustin Bults worked his magic for the Missionary goal while Herman Mulder responded for Drayton.
Drayton added two more goals late in the second period. Herman Mulder and Jason Mohle provided the goal, assisted by Reid Shantz, Darren Mohle and Aaron Keunen
Missionary claimed one in the second with an unassisted goal by Scott Vandepas.
With a 5-2 lead going into the third Drayton seemed in good position for the win. However three late goals in the third brought Missionary within one for the tie.
Dave Arndt, Dylan Bults and Dustin Bults provided the goals with assists to Nathan Rhane, Dustin Bults and Zachary Franklin.
Although Missionary fought hard for the tying goal, Jason Mohle worked with Mark Grassman and Mark Scholten to pop in the insurance goal with only 27 seconds left on the clock.
FLORADALE 2 COMMUNITY 2
Community grabbed the only goal in the first period with an unassisted goal by Kevin Gingrich at the 3:02 mark. That remained the only goal until the third period. Floradale opened the final period with a goal to tie the game, then went on to take the lead at the midway point Clinton Deckert worked with Willis Martin for the tying goal and Ryan Martin set up Corey Wideman for the go-ahead goal.
Community fought back and with a little more than a minute left found the spot to even the score. Gingrich scored his second of the night, assisted by Kyle Wideman.
LISTOWEL 3 BETHEL 0
Listowel opened the game midway through the first period with a scramble in front of the net. Phil Shantz finished the play with a pass from Travis Shantz.
After a scoreless second period Listowel added a goal to start the third. Mike Gingrich took the pass from Phil Shantz and gained the insurance goal.
One more goal midway through the final period gave Listowel the clear victory. Phil Shantz scored his second goal for his three point night, assisted by Travis Shantz.
