NEWS RELEASE
COLLINGWOOD BLUES
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With the fans at the Eddie Bush Memorial Arena on the edge of their seats, Blues assistant captain Mark McIntosh scored the game winner at 13:24 of the second overtime period.
The Collingwood Blues took Game 1 in the best of 7 opening round series against the Brantford 99ers, with a score of 2-1. Jack Rimmer scored the other Blues goal on the powerplay with 4:38 left in the 1st period.
Exhausted fans celebrated the victory and cheered on the 3 stars of the game: 3rd Star: Noah Pak, 2nd Star: Dylan Grover (Brantford) and 1st Star: Mark McIntosh. Game 2 is on the road in Brantford on Sunday, and Game 3 is Tuesday night in Collingwood.
Congratulations to Player of the Game: Mark McIntosh
Quick Stats:
Attendance: 1,062
Optimist Club 50/50 Community Draw: Winner received $1,566
Starting Line-up: S. Young, C. Eke, J. Silverman, C. Chau, J. Rimmer, N. Pak
Assists: D. Hudon (2), S. Young, L. Wright
Shots on Goal: 50 (Blues) - 38 (Brantford)
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