DRAYTON 4 – FLORADALE 2
With only one more game left in the regular season this became an important match in determining first place. Floradale led the pack by one point going into this game.
Drayton started off with two quick goals. Jason Mohle scored the opening goal less than a minute in, assisted by Brandon Rumph and Aaron Keunen.
Brent Mulder scored the second Drayton goal less than a minute later, assisted by Read Shantz.
Before the period ended Floradale tied it up. Javon Martin and Clinton Dechert scored the goals, set up both times by Andrew Martin.
The score remained even until late in the third period. Then another pair of quick goals decided the game. Line mates Read Shantz and Eric Deckers finished off the game. Shantz scored the go-ahead goal and Deckers added an insurance marker.
The win hoisted Drayton into first place, one point ahead of Floradale.
COMMUNITY 6 – LISTOWEL 2
Community took control of the game with an unanswered goal in the first period, then added a trio of goals in the second and a pair in the third. Listowel in a second-period burst connected for a pair of goals but Community claimed the win.
Kevin Gingrich led the Community offence with two goals and three assists for a five point night. Other goals were scored by Tony Martin, Lamar Martin, Ryco Martin and Kyle Wideman. Assists were earned by Wideman, Cal Martin, Gerald Martin, and Colin Snyder.
The second-period Listowel goals were supplied by Phil Shantz and Curtis Wagler. Assisted by Brad Gratz.
MISSIONARY 7 – BETHEL 1
Missionary scored five goals in the first to leave no mistake as to who would claim this game. Although Bethel also scored a goal in the first, Missionary added another pair in the third to finish the solid win.
Curtis and Dustin Bults each scored twice and assisted on another, while Dylan Bults also scored a pair. The final Missionary goal was secured by Pat Landman. Other assists were collected by Zach Franklin, Scott Vandepas, Brady Franklin, and Devin McGuire.
The lonely Bethel goal was scored by Caleb Bauman.
The win puts Missionary into the final A Division spot leading by one point with only one game remaining.