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Alliston leads Junior C loop

November 2, 2016   ·   0 Comments

Hornets undefeated after 14 games

Sunday (Oct. 30) night’s Junior C game in Alliston showed how powerful the Hornets are this season after leaving the ice with a convincing 7-1 win over the Penetang Kings.

After playing to a 1-1 tie in the first period the Alliston squad took over in the second scoring three unanswered goals that left the Kings looking for a way to get back in the game.

Alliston’s Drake Board scored the hornets opener at just 32 seconds into the first frame.

Board scored again in the second period with Devon Gillham getting two as well – one on a shorthanded effort and one on a powerplay.

The final period finished off with three more Alliston goals and a Penetang goalie who pulled himself from the game after goal number seven.

Mackenzie Flewelling, Will Ferguson, and Justin Wing scored the third period Alliston goals.

“They (Penetang) are going to come in 100 per cent. They want to beat a team like us,” said Hornets forward Drake Board. “We haven’t lost a game yet so they were going to give it their all. If we limit their opportunities, they won’t have any good scoring opportunities.”

The Kings had a solid first period but seemed to struggle in the second frame.

“If  we give an honest effort every night – we’re one of the fastest teams in this league. If we use it to our advantage, it’s easy for us to skate circles.”

The Hornets are leading the North Conference of the PJHL going undefeated after 14 games.

The Stayner Siskins are in the number two spot with a 12-2 record.

The two teams will meet for a top-team showdown this Friday night (Nov. 4) in Alliston.

“I think everyone gets up for those games,” Board said. “It’s two top teams playing each other. It’s going to be evenly matched so who ever can capitalize on opportunities, powerplays and stuff like that, has a good chance of winning the game.”

The Huntsville Otters are currently in third place with 16 points.

The Midland Flyers are in fourth place followed by the Penetang Kings in the number five spot.

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