Brockville – Kimani “KJ” Ecceleston makes a triumphant return to the Brockville Braves on Friday night as they beat the Cornwall Colts 5-1 at the Memorial Centre in their first game of the new year.
It took only 4 minutes and 11 seconds for the former Brave to make a statement. He put an exclamation mark on that statement by scoring another goal and almost a third when he hit the crossbar. Welcome back, KJ!
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I believe by far it was the best, most complete game the Braves have played this year. It was not a cakewalk. The Colts were stubborn and pushed back at every opportunity. A solid team effort, starting with Austin Caley and working out from there, proved the difference.
Jesse Lumsden’s move on the Colts’ D man was my highlight of the night. After beating the Colt defender, Jesse notched a goal high on the far side.
The line of Dirvish, Vohra and Lowry was relentless and the real workhorses. Every line performed at a high level, and the D Corps provided the support.
I think Eccleston’s presence upped the playing level of Drake Sled and Cohen Gill, as they were a force to be reckoned with every time on the ice.
Tuesday, it is up the #29 highway to invade the Bear’s Den starting at 7:30 pm.
Game Summary:
1st Period:
1, Brockville, Eccleston 1 (Brisebois, Harry), 4:11. 2, Cornwall, Walker 9 (Brown, Rockwell), 12:20. 3, Brockville, Lumsden 7 (Vincent, D’Arcy), 14:29. 4, Brockville, Dervish 7 (Vohra, Vincent), 17:33.
Penalties-Brisebois Bro (roughing), 5:17; Lamb Cor (slashing), 14:46; Vincent Bro (roughing), 14:46.
2nd Period:
5, Brockville, Eccleston 2 (Sled, Vohra), 17:32.
Penalties-Vincent Bro (roughing), 17:56.
3rd Period:
6, Brockville, McNally 9 (Dervish, Lumsden), 3:33 (PP).
Penalties-Luther Cor (slashing), 3:11; Dervish Bro (roughing), 3:33; Eccleston Bro (holding), 7:23; Lauzon Cor (slashing), 9:32; Novosad Cor (roughing), 12:14; Dervish Bro (roughing), 12:14; Vohra Bro (slashing), 12:14; Beliveau Cor (roughing), 13:26; Warner Cor (roughing), 13:26; Brauer Bro (roughing), 13:26; Brisebois Bro (roughing), 14:37.
Shots on Goal:
Cornwall 10-8-6-24. Brockville 19-12-11-42.
Power Play Opportunities:
Cornwall 0 / 5; Brockville 1 / 2.
Goalies:
Cornwall, Rheaume 10-8-0-0 (42 shots-37 saves). Brockville, Caley 6-3-0-3 (24 shots-23 saves).
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