Athens Aeros Lost 5-2 to Perth Blue Wings Sunday in EOJHL

Athens – The Athens Aeros lost a 5-2 decision to the Perth Blue Wings on Sunday at home in EOJHL action.

Scoring the two goals for Athens were Rhett Palmer in the second and Nate Thompson in the third period.

The Aeros are in Carleton Place on Tuesday night to play the Jr. Canadians. The puck drops at 7:15 pm.

Game Recap:

1st Period:
1, Perth, Janveau 15 (Stewart, Bowes), 10:31 (PP). 2, Perth, Richardson 4 19:05.

Penalties:
Cyr Ath (slashing), 3:53; Johnston “C” Ath (cross checking), 10:10.

2nd Period:
3, Perth, Morency 8 (Bowes, Carson), 4:16 (PP). 4, Athens, Palmer 19 (Facchini, Thompson), 12:29 (PP).

Penalties:
Armitage Per (tripping), 1:44; Carson Per (tripping), 9:13; Taylor Per (too many men), 11:27; Cyr Ath (hooking), 14:55.

3rd Period:
5, Perth, Carson 9 (Armitage, Bowes), 1:57. 6, Athens, Thompson 1 (Trueman “A”, Palmer), 2:28. 7, Perth, Wooller 4 (Bowes, Morency), 19:36.

Penalties:
Blevins Ath (charging), 5:43; Janveau Per (interference), 6:29; Spirito Per (roughing), 10:27; Ebrahim Ath (checking from behind, game misconduct), 19:39.

Shots on Goal:
Perth 9-9-2-20. Athens 8-10-1-19.

Power Play Opportunities:
Perth 2 / 5; Athens 1 / 6.

Goalies:
Perth, Malherbe 7-7-1-0 (19 shots-17 saves). Athens, Donovan 6-8-1-0 (20 shots-15 saves).