Aeros Win 2-1 Over Winchester Sunday in EOJHL

Athens – The Athens Aeros won a 2-1 decision over the Winchester Hawks on Sunday in EOJHL action at Centre 76 in Athens.

There was no scoring in the first period.

Scoring for Athens was Matt Leaver who picked up the lone goal in the second. In the third, Garritt Palmer scored the second Athens goal.

The Aeros host the Renfrew Valley Wolves this Saturday, October 28th for a 7:30 pm puck drop.

Game Recap:

1st Period:
No Scoring.

Penalties:
Monaghan Win (interference), 1:13; Leaver Ath (slashing), 15:09; Stafford Ath (tripping), 18:43.

2nd Period:
1, Athens, Leaver 5 (Johnston “C”, Stafford), 8:29.

Penalties:
Baccardax Win (check to the head, misconduct-check to head), 17:23; Cantrell Win (roughing), 17:23; Cyr Ath (roughing), 17:23.

3rd Period:
2, Athens, Palmer 7 7:32. 3, Winchester, Potvin 4 (Houle “C”, Diniz), 14:39.

Penalties:
Bird Win (interference), 2:21; Fennell Win (boarding ), 3:31; Cory Ath (slashing), 4:51; Fennell Win (match-check from behind), 7:38; Bird Win (closing hand on puck), 17:00; Johnston “C” Ath (tripping), 17:26.

Shots on Goal:
Winchester 4-5-10-19. Athens 7-11-6-24.

Power Play Opportunities:
Winchester 0 / 4; Athens 0 / 5.

Goalies:
Winchester, Russell 1-3-0-0 (24 shots-22 saves). Athens, Donovan 4-2-0-0 (19 shots-18 saves).