FLORADALE 3 – DRAYTON 0
Floradale used a powerplay early in the first period to take the lead. Rod Shantz started the play with a pass to Gary Martin, who took the puck to the net and slipped a pass to Javon Martin. A quick shot along the short side gave Floradale the lead.
Floradale added a second powerplay goal before the period ended. Tim Freeman passed the puck from along the left boards to catch Ryan Martin pinching in on net. A quick shot into the open corner gave Martin the goal.
Floradale opened the third period with a quick goal. A nice feed by Willis Martin from behind the net gave Ryan Martin a shot into the wide open corner on the glove side.
Although Drayton pressed hard to get into the game, their efforts were denied. Jason Newton earned the shut out in net, turning back 26 shots. The win gives Floradale a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five ‘A’ Division Nichols Championship series.
BETHEL 4 – COMMUNITY 1
Bethel opened the scoring in the final minute of play in the first period. Two goals within ten seconds gave them a 2-0 lead.
Mackenzie Bauman set up Brandon Wideman with a pass
