Mar 09, 2013 | khussey | 1330 views
Special Teams Come Up "BIG"
Howick's 5-3 win last night against Seaforth was mainly due to the Power Play and the Penalty Killing units. Two goals from each unit where the highlites of the first two periods.
The Hornets lead 5-0 after two frames largely due to a strong team minded performance. Each line produced ample scoring opportunties, but only one even strength goal came of it off the stick of Devries in the first.
Burbidge then notched the natural hat trick by scoring three straight. The first o the power play and then two within 28 seconds while killing off the same penalty. Howicks fifth goal of the night came of the power play as Espensen cut to the net off the wing and slid the bisket to the back of the 4x6.
Assists went to Harkes, Brears, Bramhill, Devries and Smith this night.
An over confident Hornet team took to the ice in the third. Undisciplined penalties allowed the Stars to inch their way back into the game.
With Lucknow and Tiverton left on the schedule in "Elite" playdown there will be no room for let down against these two opponents.