After picking up a win last night against the Windsor Lancers (4-5-1), the Guelph Gryphons (5-4-0) came out this evening looking to steal both victories in the two-game mini-series. Putting forth a solid, all-around performance, Guelph tallied 3 goals and held the Lancers from putting the puck in the net, resulting in a huge 3-0 victory for the Gryphons.
Andrew Loverock (Elmvale, Ont.) got his second consecutive start between the pipes for the Gryphons. Stopping all 18 shots he faced, Loverock not only ppicked up the win, but recorded his first shutout as a Gryphon as well.
Jim Watt (Edmonton, Alta.) had another strong outing for the Lancers, matching his stats from the previous evening with 34 saves on 37 shots.
The top line for Gryphons was back it tonight claiming 6 of the 8 points awarded to the team. Ed Gale (Keswick, Ont.) had an outstanding performance collecting a goal and two assists on the night. Line-mates, Thomas Kiriakou (Richmond Hill, Ont.) and Kris Belan (Florence, Ont.) each picked up a pair of points as well, Kiriakou's coming on a goal and an assist and Belan's on two helpers.
Tim Priamo (Guelph, Ont.) netted the first goal for the Gryphons, and Geoff Guimond (Mississauga, Ont.) and Nathan Martine (Port Colbourne, Ont.) each had assists on the evening.
For the second night in a row, Guelph came out firing on all cylinders and it paid off, as the Gryphons were the first to put the puck in the net. Shortly after Gryphon defenseman Patrick Campbell (Sauble Beach, Ont.) had joined an offensive rush creating a 2-on-1, Tim Priamo decided it was his turn to chip-in deep on the offensive zone. Jeff Guimond fed the defenseman with a short pass and Priamo skated in on net from the faceoff circle to the right of Jim Watt. Keeping the puck glued to his stick, both Priamo and Watt waited for each other to make the first move. As Priamo crossed the top of the crease, Watt jumped back to cover the open net, but Priamo was patient, waiting until the last possible moment to tuck the puck just inside the post. The Gryphons' 1-0 lead would be maintained for the remainder of the first period
The second period played out much like the second frame of last night's game, no scoring but high-intensity and aggressive play. Each team got their share of chances but strong goaltending from both sides kept the score at 1-0.
The Gryphons came out flying again at the start of the third period capitalizing on an early powerplay to take a two-goal lead. While set up in the Windsor end, Nathan Martine wired low shot on net from the point. The puck missed just wide, but took an awkward bounce off the end-boards and ended up on the other side of the net. Ed Gale was in perfect position to make a play and quickly lifted the puck into the top of the net from the side of the post.
Guelph would add their third goal of the game before the midway mark of the third period. After breaking up a play in front of the scorekeepers' booth, Kris Belan got possession of the puck and took it into the Lancer zone along the boards. Spotting Kiriakou coming down the middle of the ice, Belan sent a hard pass right on target and Kiriakou wasted no time pulling the puck back and snapping it top-shelf, where it rung off the bottom of the crossbar.
Guelph spent the remainder of the third period forechecking hard, but taking no chances, getting back to the neutral zone quickly to defend their 3-0 lead. As time ticked down, Loverock prevented an icing by playing the puck and the Gryphons ran out the clock behind the net, sealing their third straight win and Loverock's first shutout as a Gryphon.
The Gryphons are hit the road next week for their Friday (Nov. 12) evening game against the Western Mustangs at 7:30pm. On Saturday (Nov. 13), the Gryphons are back on home ice where they will host the Brock Badgers at 3:00pm in the afternoon in the Gryphon Centre.
By: Jacob CassidyWindsor 0 at Guelph 3 - Status: Final
Saturday, November 6, 2010 - Gryphon Centre Arena
Windsor 0 0 0 - 0
Guelph 1 0 2 - 3
1st Period-1, Guelph, Priamo 3 (Guimond, Gale), 12:42. Penalties-Brook Gue (tripping), 6:17; Oliphant Wsr (high sticking), 11:22; Jefferies Gue (roughing), 11:22; McFarlane Gue (tripping), 14:12; Nishizaki Wsr (checking to the head, 10-minute misconduct), 14:24; Macdonald Gue (inter. on goaltender), 14:29.
2nd Period- No Scoring.Penalties-Lombardi Wsr (interference), 7:20; Lyall Gue (tripping), 8:53; Gvora Gue (kneeing), 16:49; Martine Gue (cross checking), 18:56.
3rd Period-2, Guelph, Gale 2 (Martine, Belan), 1:56 (PP). 3, Guelph, Kiriakou 4 (Belan, Gale), 9:38. Penalties-Lang Wsr (holding), 0:43; Guimond Gue (tripping), 12:45.
Shots on Goal-Windsor 6-4-8-18. Guelph 10-16-11-37.
Power Play Opportunities-Windsor 0 / 7; Guelph 1 / 4.
Goalies-Windsor, Watt 2-4-1 (37 shots-34 saves). Guelph, Loverrock 2-0-0 (18 shots-18 saves).
