Box Score
The Brock University men's hockey team opened the second half of the season with a 4-2 victory over the York Lions Friday night on the road.
With the victory, the Badgers extend their win streak to five games and sit just four points back of the first place Guelph Gryphons.
Brock opened the scoring five minutes into the opening period as
Sammy Banga and
Jeff Corbett setup
Brandon O'Quinn for his sixth goal of the season. York answered with back-to-back goals to take a 2-1 lead after 20 minutes. Scoring for the Lions were Colton Vannucci at the 5:58 mark and Scott Feser at 15:09.
After a scoreless second period, the Badgers evened the game 2-2 at 6:42 of the third period as
Adam Lloyd and
Chris Maniccia setup newcomer Cosimo Fontana for his first goal in a Brock uniform. At 13:29, Brock took a 3-2 lead as
Dexter Weber found
Connor Brown who beat York starter Max Shields for his fourth goal of the campaign. York pulled Shields with 1:30 left for the extra attacker.
Brock secured the victory with an empty netter from
Matt MacLeod with 31 second left in regulation. Weber and
Josh Timpano added the assists.
In goal, Brock starter
Clint Windsor recorded 28 saves for the victory. With the win, Windsor moves into second all-time in Brock career victories with 31 surpassing Kurt Jory (30) (2008-12). Shields collected 26 saves in the loss.
The Badgers host OUA West divisional rival Guelph Gryphons Saturday night at 7:15pm at the Seymour-Hannah Centre.
Scoring Summary
-- 1st --
Brock 4:50
Brandon O'Quinn (
Sammy Banga &
Jeff Corbett )
York 5:58 Colton Vannucci ( Shayne Rover ) 7
York 15:09 Scott Feser ( Reid Jackman ) 7
-- 2nd --
(no scoring)
-- 3rd --
Brock 6:42 Cosimo Fontana (
Adam Lloyd &
Chris Maniccia ) 1
Brock 13:29 PP -
Connor Brown (
Dexter Weber ) 4
Brock 19:29 EN -
Matt MacLeod (
Dexter Weber &
Josh Timpano ) 5