March 21, 2014
CIS MEN'S HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP: Lancers open with a 4-2 win over No. 2 Acadia
The Lancer men's hockey team won their first ever University Cup hockey game with a 4-2 win over the Acadia Axemen on Thursday night at the Credit Union Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Windsor is now 1-0 in pool play and will face the host Saskatchewan Huskies on Saturday evening at 7:00pm MT.
OFFICIAL BOXSCORE: http://www.leaguestat.com/canadawest/men/en/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1853
Acadia's Mike Cazzola got the Axeman on the board just 1:19 into regulation. Cazzola's shot deflected off the glass behind the Lancer net, bounced off of the back of Lancer goaltender Parker Van Buskirk and across the red line to give Acadia the early lead.
Windsor got on the board with a great goal by Richard Cameron. Cameron accepted a pass from Myles Doan in the slot and fired the puck right over the shoulder of Acadia goaltender Evan Mosher, tying the game at one.
The Axemen once again scored a quick goal to open the second period with a goal from Liam Heelis at 1:43. Cazzola earned his second point of the night sliding the puck across the crease to Heelis who chipped it behind Van Buskirk for the one goal lead.
Windsor had a number of scoring chances throughout the period but were unable to capitalize on them. The Blue & Gold slide one through Mosher's pads and through the crease, but had no one there to finish it off.
The Lancers' efforts finally paid off as they converted on their first power play opportunity of the game. Captain Drew Palmer found a rebound from a play started by Spencer Pommells and Saverio Posa at 12:43.
The game headed into the final frame tied at two after the Axemen had a goal called off as a result of a goaltender interference call.
Windsor had an explosive start to the third period with two goals in under five minutes. Player of the game Kenny Bradford opened the period with his first of the CIS championships at 1:07 putting Windsor up by one.
Just over three minutes later, Mike Christou added to the Lancer lead as he jammed the puck past Mosher for the final goal of the game.
After a slow start in the first period, the Lancers edged the Axemen in shots 28-27. Van Buskirk was solid in net for Windsor making 25 saves, while Mosher had 24 for Acadia.
Windsor will now face the host Saskatchewan Huskies on Saturday night at 7:00pm MT (9:00pm ET) live on Sportsnet 360.
Windsor is now 1-0 in pool play and will face the host Saskatchewan Huskies on Saturday evening at 7:00pm MT.
OFFICIAL BOXSCORE: http://www.leaguestat.com/canadawest/men/en/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1853
Acadia's Mike Cazzola got the Axeman on the board just 1:19 into regulation. Cazzola's shot deflected off the glass behind the Lancer net, bounced off of the back of Lancer goaltender Parker Van Buskirk and across the red line to give Acadia the early lead.
Windsor got on the board with a great goal by Richard Cameron. Cameron accepted a pass from Myles Doan in the slot and fired the puck right over the shoulder of Acadia goaltender Evan Mosher, tying the game at one.
The Axemen once again scored a quick goal to open the second period with a goal from Liam Heelis at 1:43. Cazzola earned his second point of the night sliding the puck across the crease to Heelis who chipped it behind Van Buskirk for the one goal lead.
Windsor had a number of scoring chances throughout the period but were unable to capitalize on them. The Blue & Gold slide one through Mosher's pads and through the crease, but had no one there to finish it off.
The Lancers' efforts finally paid off as they converted on their first power play opportunity of the game. Captain Drew Palmer found a rebound from a play started by Spencer Pommells and Saverio Posa at 12:43.
The game headed into the final frame tied at two after the Axemen had a goal called off as a result of a goaltender interference call.
Windsor had an explosive start to the third period with two goals in under five minutes. Player of the game Kenny Bradford opened the period with his first of the CIS championships at 1:07 putting Windsor up by one.
Just over three minutes later, Mike Christou added to the Lancer lead as he jammed the puck past Mosher for the final goal of the game.
After a slow start in the first period, the Lancers edged the Axemen in shots 28-27. Van Buskirk was solid in net for Windsor making 25 saves, while Mosher had 24 for Acadia.
Windsor will now face the host Saskatchewan Huskies on Saturday night at 7:00pm MT (9:00pm ET) live on Sportsnet 360.
