DRAYTON 2 – FLORADALE 0
With Floradale leading the best-of-five finals 2-0, Drayton was in a must win situation.
Drayton scored the opening goal early in the second period. A shot on net by Aaron Keunen left a rebound for Darren Mohle to snap behind the goaltender. Assisted also by Eric Decker.
Although both teams fought hard for the next goal the single goal lead held until the final minute of play. Floradale pulled their goaltender for the extra skater and Mark Scholten shot a loose puck into the empty net to finish the game.
The win keeps the ‘A’ Division Finals alive with Floradale leading the series 2-1.
BETHEL 2 – LISTOWEL 1
Bethel scored first in the final minute of the first period. Nathan Holland set up Laverne Metzger along the right side boards. Metzger drifted out in front of the net and sliced the puck into the top corner with a backhand.
Listowel tied the game early in the third. Mike Gingrich snapped a shot in close on the short side, assisted by Zach Gingrich.
The tie held to carry the game into sudden death overtime.
It didn’t take long for Nathan Holland to stand ground in front of the net minder and jam the puck into the net for winning goal.
The win gives Bethel a 2-0 victory in the best-of-three ‘B’ Division Stelco Trophy Finals.
Submitted by Willard Metzger
