Lakehead falls to Windsor 4-2
The Thunderwolves and Lancers came out ready for battle to determine who gets first place in the Western Conference in what was a playoff atmosphere in the Fort Willam Gardens.
The Lancers would strike first on a Lakehead turnover that was picked up by Aaron Shaw and deposited into the back of the net 4:46 into the first period for the early lead. Lakehead would respond a little over 4 minutes later on the powerplay when James Fuchs would fire a Austin Peters pass past Max Donoso to send the 3085 fans into a frenzy and tie the game up at 1. Windsor’s Keegan McMullen would silence the crowd 4:30 later with a shot from the right side to put the Lancers up 2-1 after 1.
The second period would see McMullen get his second of the game only 2:16 into the period for the 3-1 lead. Lakehead would answer back a little over 6 minutes later on the powerplay when Keighan Gerrie would find the twine to cut the lead to 3-2. The second period would end with a scurmish between the teams to set the stage for the third periiod.
The third period would have the fans entertained as both teams woulod have a great scoring chances. Windsor’s Emerson Miller would ring a point shot off of the crossbar and Lakehead’s Pouliot would get a great chance at the left side of the net but was stonewalled by Donoso. Windsor would make it 4-2 with a pass from behind the net by Alex Cunningham to a streaking Ray Hamlin and he would beat Cicigoi. Windsor would hold on to win 4-2 and clinch top spot in the Western Conference.
Lakehead will faceoff against the Brock Badgers in the first round of the playoffs. Playoff schedule to be determined.
5 Forks South 3 Stars of the Game:
1.Keegan McMullen Windsor
2.Keighan Gerrie Lakehead
3.Aaron Shaw Windsor
Thank you to the greatest fans in Usports for your support in the regular season. Let’s pack the Gardens in the Playoffs and get it rocking. Hear the howl!