NEWS RELEASE
COLLINGWOOD BLUES
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In front of a packed house at the Eddie Bush Memorial Arena, the Collingwood Blues opened Round 2 of the Ontario Junior Hockey League playoffs with a 3-2 win over the Oakville Blades.
Spencer Young had everyone on their feet as he scored the Blues’ first goal, short-handed, with only one second remaining in the first period.
The momentum with the Blues’ special teams carried on in the next two periods, with Landon Wright scoring two exciting power-play goals, the first at 17:52 in the second period, and then the game winner at 2:34 in the third. The Blues held on to their lead and soaked up the applause of an appreciative fanbase.
Cheers were given for the three stars of the game: Jack Robertson, Spencer Young and Landon Wright. Congratulations to player of the game Landon Wright.
The Blues are now on the road today for Game 2 in Oakville. Game 3 is back in Collingwood on Monday night. Doors open at 6 p.m.; puck drop at 7 p.m.
Quick stats
Attendance: 1,072
Optimist Club 50/50 Community Draw: winner received $1,953
Starting lineup: S. Young, C. Eke, J. Silverman, C. Chau, J. Rimmer, N. Pak
Assists: C. Chau, J. Silverman, M. Lougheed, J. Robertson, C. Eke
Shots on goal: 39 (Blues)-22 (Oakville)
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