Richmond Royals Win 3-2 in OT Over Athens Aeros in Game 3 Wednesday Night

Richmond – The Richmond Royals now lead the EOJHL Richardson Semi-final series 2-1 after winning 3-2 in overtime over the Athens Aeros on Wednesday night in Richmond.

Game 4 of the best of seven series is back in Athens on Saturday night. Game time is 7:30 pm.

Game Summary:

1st Period:
1, Athens, Tornberg 1 (Viau), 5:24 (PP).

Penalties-Clarke Ath (roughing), 4:59; Woods Rch (roughing after whistle , roughing), 4:59; Dulmage Ath (cross checking), 6:24; Dixie Ath (tripping), 8:50; Gibbons Ath (interference), 16:58; Blevins Ath (boarding ), 19:04; served by Warnes Rch (unsportsmanlike cnd.), 19:04; Dallaire Rch (roughing), 19:04; Tornberg Ath (roughing), 20:00.

2nd Period:
2, Richmond, McGarry 1 (Rorwick), 0:52.

Penalties-Taylor Ath (tripping), 5:32; Jansen Ath (roughing), 6:16; Bujold Rch (slashing), 6:16; Reinisch Rch (hooking), 7:13; Gibbons Ath (roughing), 10:56; Tornberg Ath (slashing), 17:43; Platt Rch (roughing), 17:43.

3rd Period:
3, Athens, Curson 1 (Imerti), 6:28. 4, Richmond, Rorwick 2 (Dallaire), 12:07 (PP).

Penalties-St. Amand Rch (interference), 7:59; Jansen Ath (high sticking), 10:19; Dixie Ath (cross checking), 11:09; Wight (AP) Ath (interference), 13:31.

1st OT Period:
5, Richmond, Thompson 2 (Rorwick, Stretch), 3:38.

Penalties-No Penalties

Shots on Goal:
Athens 13-5-12-2-32. Richmond 16-14-14-5-49.

Power Play Opportunities:
Athens 1 / 4; Richmond 1 / 9.

Goalies:
Athens, Riff (49 shots-46 saves). Richmond, Nolan (32 shots-30 saves).