Dalhousie, N.B. Day 1 of the 2012 Minor Midget AAA Atlantic Hockey Championship has come to a close. The day featured 2 overtime games and a third game that was tight until the third period.
In the first game New Brunswick squeaked a 2 -1 overtime win over the Newfoundland representative Tri-Pen Ice. Dustan Dutcher scored his second goal of the game halfway through the 5 minute overtime to earn the two points for the Kenn Valley Spartans. Both of Dutcher's goals were unassisted. Nicholas Hann scored late in the third for Tri-Pen to force the overtime session. The goal was assisted by Dakota Seaward. Ryan Cormier took the win in goal and Joshua Remedios the loss. Player of the game awards were presented too goaltender Ryan Cormier of New Brunswick and Dakota Seaward for Newfoundland.
In game 2, the gold medal and bronze medal winners from last year went toe to toe and solved nothing as the score remained tied 1-1 after the overtime period. The Truro Bearcats (Nova Scotia) scored first halfway through the first period on a goal by Nathaniel Ledger, no assist on the play. Defending champion Mid-Isle Matrix (PEI) replied a few minutes later as Jonathan Richards found the back of the net, assisted by Aaron Nunn. Goaltenders Jesse Lawrence (NS) and Jordan Zember (PEI) shut the door from there and each team had to settle for 1 point each. Truro's player of the game was Jesse Lawrence and Jonathan Richards was chosen for Mid-Isle.
After the opening ceremonies the Host team Northern Blackhawks took to the ice for their first game of the tournament. Tri-Pen Ice spoiled the evening as they left with a 7-4 victory. Marcus Hollet led the way offensively for Newfoundland as he recorded a hat trick and added an assist. Lucas Goobi chipped in with three helpers and Anthony Nippard had a goal and an assist. Rounding out the scoring for the Ice was Ryan Fillier, Colin Jackson and Zachery King. Single assists went to Blake Smith and Spencer Norcott. Replying for the Blackhawks was Brendan Blanchette with 1 goal and 1 assist, Cody Furlotte, Guillaume Benoit and Joey Morrison. Assists went to Kelvin Jacques Jr and Eric Fournier. Joshua Remidios was back in goal for Newfoundland and Chris McCormack for the Host team. Player of the game presentations were awarded to Tri-Pen Ice forward Nicholas Hann and Northern Forward Brendan Blanchette.
Four games are on tap for tomorrow starting at 10 am as Nova Scotia plays New Brunswick. PEI and the Host meet at 1pm followed by Nova Scotia and Newfoundland at 4 and New Brunswick and the Host at 7. All games can be seen live online at www.bellaliant.net
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