Athens Aeros Downed Perth Blue Wings 4-2 Friday Night in EOJHL

Perth – The Athens Aeros won a 4-2 decision over the Perth Blue Wings on Friday night in Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League (EOJHL) action in Perth.

Perth got on the board first on a goal by Ethan Wooler in the first period. Athens’ first goal was from Alex McGlade in the first period. The Blue Wings would pick up one more to lead the game 2-1 at the end of the first.

McGlade would score his second goal of the game in the second period to tie the game at 2-2 at the end of the period.

Athens would pick up two more in the third on goals by McGlade, his third of the night and Wylie Dixon.

The Aeros host the Carleton Place Canadians on Sunday starting at 2:30 pm.

Game Summary:

1st Period:
1, Perth, Wooller 7 4:36. 2, Athens, McGlade 4 (Taylor, Curson), 14:18 (PP). 3, Perth, Latour 2 (Echlin, Miller), 16:10.

Penalties:
Blevins Ath (hooking), 2:09; Echlin Per (hooking), 7:41; Neil Per (boarding ), 14:11; Tornberg Ath (slashing), 16:40; Armitage Per (cross checking), 16:40.

2nd Period:
4, Athens, McGlade 5 (Taylor), 11:27 (PP).

Penalties:
Hunter Ath (butt ending , butt ending , roughing, misconduct – unsportsmanlike), 8:54; Echlin Per (unsportsmanlike cnd.), 8:54; Latour Per (roughing), 8:54; Tornberg Ath (roughing), 10:59; Viau Ath (roughing), 10:59; Neil Per (grabbing face mask, grabbing face mask), 10:59; Spirito Per (roughing), 10:59; Leakey Per (tripping), 11:47; Imerti Ath (cross checking), 16:45; Dunbar Per (cross checking), 16:45.

3rd Period:
5, Athens, McGlade 6 (Palmer, Tornberg), 7:18. 6, Athens, Dixon 8 (Taylor, McGlade), 14:59 (PP).

Penalties:
Cregan Per (cross checking), 13:55.

Shots on Goal:
Athens 23-14-16-53. Perth 19-23-12-54.

Power Play Opportunities:
Athens 3 / 7; Perth 0 / 4.

Goalies:
Athens, Greig 2-4-0-0 (54 shots-52 saves). Perth, Pundyk 3-4-1-1 (53 shots-49 saves); Malherbe 3-2-0-0 (0 shots-0 saves).