LISTOWEL 3 – COMMUNITY 3
After the first period of play both teams scored a goal to begin the game at an even pace. Zach Gingrich scored off a Josh Shantz pass for Listowel, and John Horst snapped a Lamar Martin pass for the Community goal.
The second period belonged to Community. With only three minutes left in the period, Luke Burns found the empty spot in the net to give Community the lead, assisted by Kevin Gingrich.
A minute later Tony Martin made it a 3-1 lead for Community, assisted by Ryco Martin and Cal Martin.
But the game was not yet decided. Listowel opened the third period with an early goal by Phil Shantz, assisted by Josh Shantz and Brad Gratz. Less than a minute later Zach Gingrich scored his second of the night to tie the game. Assisted by Phil and Josh Shantz.
Both teams fought for the go-ahead goal, but they ended with a draw.
MISSIONARY 5 – BETHEL 2
Missionary swung into the first period stacking up four unanswered goals to take a command of the game. Pat Landman scored a pair of unassisted goals, and Dustin Bults added a goal and an assist. Nathan Rhame scored the final first period goal, assisted by Brady Franklin.
Bethel tried to push back into the game during the second period. While holding back Missionary from adding to their lead, Bethel also scored two unanswered goals. Ray Martin and Eric Schuurmans scored the goals, assisted by Matt Martin, and Calab Bauman on both.
Bethel’s surge was cut short however, in the third period. Missionary scored the only goal in the final period to put the game away. Pat Landman completed his hat trick, assisted by Dave Arndt.
DRAYTON 2 – FLORADALE 0
Drayton continued to strengthen their lead in the standings with a shutout win against Floradale.
Eric Deckers scored both goals, working alone in the first and taking the pass from Jason Mohle in the third.
Kevin Ottens turned away 24 shots to earn his shut out and give his team the victory.
Submitted by Willard Metzger
