Dec 14, 2015 | Terri Patterson | 199 views
Bantam Rep Crusaders defeat Listowel 5-1
The Howson Mills Bantam Rep Crusaders hosted the Listowel Cyclones in Friday night action, and came out on the right side of a 5-1 game.
The Crusaders came to play. and were quick out of the gate scoring eleven seconds in to the game. Bailey Bos won the opening face off to Nick Aitken who carried the puck towards the Listowel end. Aitken got the puck back to Bos who fired a shot through a screen and beat the surprised Listowel goalie.
The second period started with the teams tied at one. The Crusaders skated hard keeping the Cyclones hemmed up in their own end most of the second period.
The Crusaders second goal was scored by Bailey Bos, and assisted on by Nick Aitken.
With the Crusaders leading 2-1 to start the third period they continued their strong play. Mason Weber, who had a very strong game, scored an unassisted goal to put the Crusaders up 3-1.
Cole Zwep continued his strong play of late and scored the fourth goal with the assist going to Colin Howson. Zwep, along with Howson and Myles Johnston played a very good game, and seem to be gelling well as a line.
They were responsible for the Crusaders fifth goal which was scored by Colin Howson, assisted by Zwep and Johnston.
Alex Coultes and Mitch McNichol played a strong defensive game.
Goalie Spencer Lazarevich turned aside 32 of 33 shots he faced to pick up win.