Blind River goes up 3-1
Blind River Beavers are one win away from advancing to the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League championship series for the first time in a franchise history that began in 1999.
The Beavers scored a 4-1 victory over the Soo Eagles tonight before more than 1,100 fans at Pullar Stadium in the Michigan Soo to take a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven West Division final.
Blind River can win the series at home on Saturday night.
Cole Peck, Yianni Liarakos, hometown product Caleb Serre and Zak Lambrecht scored goals for Blind River, which out-shot the Soo 40-34.
Jake Palmerio replied for the Eagles, who could not take advantage of a five-minute power play in the third period.
The boys showed lots of character again tonight. Big crowd at the Pullar, let’s fill the “DAM” in Blind River tomorrow night.
I heard Phipps gave up a couple questionable goals. If that’s the case, he needs to play better or the Eagles will be be toast.
Just got news .ESKIES sold to Hearst.