Athens Lost 2-1 to Renfrew Sunday in EOJHL in Game 1 of First Round of Playoffs

Renfrew – The Athens Aeros lost 2-1 to the Renfrew Timberwolves on Sunday in game 1 of the Richardson Division wild card round best of 5. Renfrew leads the series 1-0.

The Tinberwolves scored first in the first period on a goal by Wilson (Donohue, Hart) on the powerplay.

Athens would score its lone goal in the second period from Boyer (Tornberg, McNulty). Renfrew would score its second of the game on a goal by Hart (Charron, Haggerty).

There was no scoring in the third period.

Game 2 is set for tonight, Tuesday in Athens starting at 7:30 pm at Centre 76.

Game Summary:

1st Period:
1, Renfrew, Wilson 1 (Donohue, Hart), 19:49 (PP).

Penalties-Pederson Ren (high sticking), 8:36; Kelly Ath (interference), 14:55; Tornberg Ath (cross checking), 18:34.

2nd Period:
2, Athens, Boyer 1 (Tornberg, McNulty), 7:58. 3, Renfrew, Hart 1 (Charron, Haggerty), 17:03.

Penalties-Wilson Ren (roughing), 8:49.

3rd Period:
No Scoring.

Penalties-Smith Ren (spearing), 3:40; Smith Ren (spearing), 5:40; Fleury Ren (tripping), 15:09.

Shots on Goal:
Athens 10-9-10-29. Renfrew 12-7-9-28.

Power Play Opportunities:
Athens 0 / 5; Renfrew 1 / 2.

Goalies:
Athens, Periard (28 shots-26 saves). Renfrew, Elliott (29 shots-28 saves).