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Eagles vs. Little Britain – Saturday, Feb. 14
The Eagles entered this game knowing that just a single point would clinch third place in the Orr Division standings.
1st Period
The Eagles dominated early, outshooting the Merchants 13-5. They were the first to hit the scoreboard with a goal by Aiden Miller. Before the frame ended, Blake Peters-Davey kept his hot streak alive, netting his 20th goal of the season.
2nd Period
The Merchants pushed back slightly, outshooting the Eagles 8-7, but Nate Gillis was a wall, turning aside all 8 shots to keep Little Britain off the board.
3rd Period
At the 13:18 mark, the Eagles put the game away when Sutton Edwards notched his 5th of the year. Nate Gillis finished with 21 saves to earn the shutout. With the win, the Eagles officially clinched 3rd place heading into their final regular-season game on Family Day.
Monday, Feb. 16
Eagles vs. Little Britain
Both teams knew their playoff fates before the puck dropped for this Family Day matinee in front of 496 fans at the GBRC. Little Britain was locked into a 4th vs. 5th seed matchup against the Port Perry Lumberjacks. Meanwhile, the Eagles learned they would receive a first-round bye, as both Uxbridge and Georgina elected to play in Round 1.
1st Period
After being shut out on Saturday, the Merchants broke their slump early when Kyle Allan opened the scoring five minutes in. The lead didn’t last long, however; the Eagles tied it up on a beautiful setup to Owen White, who deposited his 12th of the season. The teams headed to the room locked at 1-1.
2nd Period
The Eagles exploded out of the gates, scoring twice in the first five minutes. Blake Peters-Davey continued his tear, scoring his 21st and 22nd goals of the season to make it 3-1. The barrage continued as Ben Stycuk found the net to make it 4-1, followed by Connor Ivey extending the lead to 5-1. One more goal found the back of the net before the period ended, and—to no one’s surprise—it was Blake Peters-Davey completing the hat trick. The Eagles held a commanding 6-1 lead heading into the third.
3rd Period
The scoring dried up in the final frame. Jairus Ford was perfect in relief, turning aside all 5 shots he faced and stopping 12 of 13 overall.
Honoring the Vets
It was a classy start to the game as the Eagles started all five overage players in their final regular-season appearance. Additionally, Eagles Captain Nolan Matheson was presented with a gift to honor his six years of dedication to the Clarington Eagles.
Looking Ahead
The Eagles carry great momentum into the postseason as they wait to see who they will face in Round 2 of the PJHL playoffs. Stay tuned to the Eagles’ website and social media in the coming weeks for our playoff schedule.
Come out and support your Clarington Eagles! There is nothing like the excitement of playoff hockey, and the team wants to hear you loud and proud.
Come fly with your Clarington Eagles!
By Mike Jackman