Athens Aeros Lost 6-4 to Smiths Falls in their Last Regular Season Game on Thursday Night

Athens – In their last regular season game in the EOJHL, the Athens Aeros lost a 6-4 decision to the Smiths Falls Jr. Bears on Thursday night in Smiths Falls.

The Jr. Bears outshot the Aeros 38 to 31 during the game.

The EOJHL 2025 playoffs begin tonight with Glengarry in Embrun.

Athens begins their playoff run on March 2nd when they face the Richmond Royals in Game 1.

Game Summary:

1st Period-1, Athens, Viau 8 (Jansen, Clarke), 6:11. 2, Athens, Curson 39 (Hawkins, Viau), 11:28 (PP). 3, Athens, Gibbons 5 (Palmer, Dulmage), 12:16. Penalties-Hawkins Ath (high sticking), 0:36; Hoyle Sfb (hooking), 10:52.

2nd Period-4, Smiths Falls, Shail 2 (Bourne), 1:21. 5, Smiths Falls, Cameron 3 (Storie, Bourne), 10:07. 6, Athens, Dulmage 6 (Clarke), 18:20. 7, Smiths Falls, Cameron 4 (Bourne), 19:41. Penalties-Bonvie Sfb (boarding ), 1:57; Gibbons Ath (interference), 5:03; Cameron Sfb (illegal equipment), 10:07; Tornberg Ath (roughing), 16:06.

3rd Period-8, Smiths Falls, Gleason 5 (Storie), 12:49. 9, Smiths Falls, Shail 3 (Storie, Gleason), 13:12. 10, Smiths Falls, Gleason 6 (Storie), 19:09 (EN). Penalties-Gleason Sfb (tripping), 7:32; Taylor Ath (holding), 19:59.

Shots on Goal-Athens 13-9-9-31. Smiths Falls 10-16-12-38.

Power Play Opportunities-Athens 1 / 4; Smiths Falls 0 / 4.

Goalies-Athens, Greig 8-8-0-0 (37 shots-32 saves). Smiths Falls, Halpenny 16-15-3-2 (31 shots-27 saves).