Surge vs. Tri-Centre Junior Attack, News, U18A, A (Southeast Surge)

After a week-long break, the Southeast Surge traveled to Owen Sound to take on the Tri-Centre Junior Attack in an intense match that concluded with a final score of 4-2 in favour of the Attack.

Game Highlights

• First Period

  • The game began with an early penalty for the Attack, giving the Surge an opportunity to capitalize.
  • Levi fought hard in front of the Attack's net but ended up receiving a penalty himself, leading to a brief 4-on-4 situation.
  • After some solid attempts on net from the Surge, the Attack regained possession and scored, taking a 1-0 lead.
  • Levi returned to the ice with a strong effort, but the Attack goalie knocked the net off during the play.
  • Both teams struggled with puck control, resulting in several fanned shots as the first period came to a close with the Surge trailing 1-0.

• Second Period

  • The Attack quickly extended their lead early in the second period, scoring to make it 2-0 after a well-placed shot.
  • The Surge found themselves with a 5-on-3 advantage shortly after, and Henry capitalized on the opportunity, scoring to bring the Surge within one at 2-1.
  • Despite maintaining a 5-on-4 advantage, the Surge struggled to regain control of the puck. Bennett then took a penalty, further complicating the Surge's efforts.
  • The period was marked by intense battles and solid saves from both goalies, but the score remained 2-1 in favour of the Attack as the second period ended.

• Third Period

  • The final period began with both teams coming out strong. However, the Surge were down two players: Hudson and Caden, who was sidelined after blocking a puck with his hand.
  • With 3:43 left in the game, a race for the puck in the Surge's end ended with the Attack scoring, extending their lead to 3-1.
  • Shortly after, Will fired a shot that the goalie managed to slow down, but the puck trickled across the line, cutting the deficit to 3-2 with just under two minutes remaining.
  • The Surge called a timeout to strategize as they pulled their goalie for an extra attacker.
  • Unfortunately, the Attack regained control and shot the puck down the ice, missing the net but resulting in icing.
  • In the ensuing play, the Attack stole the puck and scored into the empty net, finalizing the score at 4-2.

Final Score: Attack 4, Surge 2

Despite the loss, the Surge displayed resilience and determination throughout the game. They will look to regroup and come back stronger in their next matchup! Player of the game - Number 19 Will. Sponsored by Conestogo Agri Systems Inc.