The Milton Menace had a winning weekend, including a massive win over a major rival.
It kicked off on Friday, November 6th, at the Milton Memorial Arena. The Menace had spent the previous three weeks on the road, going 3-1-1-0 over five games. They now hosted the Toronto Patriots at home.
Toronto started the scoring in the first period, jumping out to an early lead. Jason Zhou quickly responded for the Menace, tying the game, before Nathan Catalano would give them the 2-1 lead before end of the opening frame.
There would be no scoring in the second period, as the Menace outshot the Patriots 18-11.
Dean Deligeorgis would give the Menace a buffer in the third period, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Patriots. Toronto would score back-to-back to things up at three. The game would go to overtime, before ending in a shootout.
Easton Lynds was the hero, scoring on Milton’s fifth attempt to clinch the 4-3 shootout win.
Austin McKillop was once again back in net for Milton. He stopped 29 of 32 shots, giving him the .906% save percentage and the win.
Next up was a big home game against the Collingwood Blues on Sunday, November 8th.
The Blues are the lone team ahead of the Menace in the OJHL standings, and have consistently been a thorn in their sides during the playoffs.
Easton Lynds carried his momentum over from Friday, scoring a hattrick in the first 24 minutes of gameplay. Milton would also get goals from Zhou, Catalano, and Luca Spano.
McKillop was back in net for Milton. He shut the door for the Menace, stopping 38 of 39 shots for the stellar .974% save percentage and the victory.
The Menace now have a few days off before they hit the road to battle the King Rebellion on Thursday, November 12th. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. at the Zancor Centre in King.
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