Hey, hockey fans! Tucker "Top-shelf" McCallister here, bringing you the sizzling recap of the epic showdown at Emily Omemee Arena where our Newcastle Stars shone brightly against the Kawartha Coyotes.
The first period kicked off with the Stars showing their mettle. At 8:57, Colin Wood of the Stars fired a shot that sizzled towards the net, but what a save by the Coyotes' goalie! Moments later, at 8:45, Carter Hutchison almost snuck one in, just missing by a whisker. The Stars were knocking on the door!
Then, at 06:10, Colin Wood put the Stars on the board with a remarkable play. After his initial shot was rebuffed, Wood pounced on his own rebound and found the back of the net. The Stars fans erupted in joy!
As the period progressed, Gage King got in on the action with a solid scoring chance at 5:00. The Stars' energy was palpable. However, the game's intensity ratcheted up with a couple of penalties. Coulson Tello and Carter Collins both got minor tripping penalties, but boy, did Dustin MacDonald shine with a crucial clear during the penalty kill at 1:15. Great defensive play!
The second period showcased the Stars' relentless pressure. At 12:21, Gage King and Carter Hutchison pinned the Coyotes in their zone with some superb puck movement. This led to Ethan Leerschool lighting the lamp at 12:11 with a sweet assist from Gage King.
Midway through the second period, the Coyotes faced a setback with a minor penalty for a head contact. This came after a substantial illegal hit on Archer Scott, who impressively managed to get up and shrugged it off, showing his resilience. The Stars kept up the pressure. Gage King dazzled with a wrap-around goal at 03:38, assisted by Carter Lowery. Then, at 02:01, Carter Lowery scored his first goal of the season with a setup from Carter Hutchison. The Stars were cruising!
In the third period, the Stars continued their dominance, keeping the Coyotes hemmed in their zone. Greyson Rutherford, at 6:15, made a fantastic defensive play to disrupt a Coyotes' rush. Then, at 05:51, Colin Wood, the star of the night, scored again, capping off an outstanding performance.
The Newcastle Stars emerged victorious with a commanding 5-0 win over the Kawartha Coyotes. The unflappable goaltender, Carter Collins, and the stout defense were the backbone of this victory, playing with grit and tenacity that would make even the toughest of veterans proud. A true testament to the power of teamwork, making it a game to remember!
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Tucker "Top Shelf" McCallister
Players of the Game
🏅Dustin MacDonald
🏅Eastyn Bacon
Scoring Breakdown
Colin Wood 2 goals
Ethan Leerschool 1 goal
Gage King 1 goal, 1 assist
⚡2 game scoring streak
Carter Lowery 1 goal, 1 assist
Carter Hutchison 2 assists
