Eagles defeat Ice in Overtime

Game Recap: Clarington Eagles vs. Georgina Ice

What a great matchup at the GBRC on Thursday night! It had a true playoff atmosphere, with two powerhouse teams battling for two crucial points as the post-season looms.

1st Period

The Eagles wasted no time getting on the board. Just 16 seconds in, Blake Peters-Davey found the back of the net to put Clarington up early. The Georgina Ice answered back at 4:28 with a goal by Nicholas Brady to tie the game at 1-1, but Peters-Davey quickly reclaimed the lead for the Eagles with his second goal of the night, making it 2-1.

2nd Period

Defensive play tightened up in the second, with Bryce McKee scoring the lone goal of the frame for Georgina to knot the game back up.

3rd Period

As the game moved into the third, the Ice took their second lead of the night just 43 seconds into the period on a goal by Austin Paulmert. However, Eagles defenseman Sutton Edwards provided a quick answer, firing one home to tie the game at 3-3 and send it to the extra frame.

Overtime

For the third time this season, the Eagles and Ice headed to overtime at the GBRC. This time, the Eagles found the outcome they were looking for. Sutton Edwards called “game” with his second straight goal, netting the game-winner to pull the curtain on a thrilling back-and-forth contest.

The Eagles take the win and now travel to Little Britain this Saturday night!

Come fly with your Clarington Eagles!