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Watson and the McCoys on an upward climb

By Larry Robertson; photo by Rick Zazulak

NORWOOD—Cam Watson's seven-point weekend not only helped vault the Dundas Real McCoys into second place in the Allan Cup hockey League, it also gave him the league scoring lead as well.

Following last Sunday's action Watson leads with 25 goals and 17 assists for 42 points in 18 games with nine games remaining in the regular season schedule.  Last season he had 21 points in 18 games.  Watson leads Whitby Dunlops Peter MacKellar by one point, and Jason McAuley and Adam Van Dam of the Dunlops by five points.  Teammate Brad Kenny is fifth with 10 goals and 24 assists (34 points) after last weekend.

Last Sunday, the McCoys won the second consecutive game posting an 8-5 victory over the Norwood Vipers in the Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre.  Two nights previous, Dundas defeated the Orillia Sunrise Tundras 6-3 in the JL Grightmire Arena as Ryan Christie scored twice and set up another goal to go along with Jeff Maund’s solid goalkeeping against the Tundras.  It was the McCoys fifth consecutive home ice victory.  

"We have better depth, and the guys have given us what is needed to win.  If our competition level remains high we should be able to stay within the mix," said Associate Coach and General Manager Ron Bernacci.

"Jeff White (goal and assist versus Orillia) and Mike Kennedy (one assist versus Orillia) should make significant contributions, and Kennedy's National Hockey League experience speaks for its self.  White's skating and puck moving ability will help us replace an injured Jerry Galway.  Our goaltending depth really showed on the weekend with a couple great performances by Maund and Ryan Munce."

Whitbystill tops the ACH standings with 16 wins and three losses while the McCoys are second with a won-lost record of 7-5-3-3.  The McCoys have one game this week at Orillia (Friday, January 20) in the West Orillia Sports Complex when they play the Tundras at 7:45 p.m.

"The view from second place certainly is nice as we quietly slide up the standings," said General Manager Don Robertson.

The remaining schedule for Dundas is at Brantford Blast, Friday, January 27 at 8 p.m., followed by Norwood Vipers at Dundas, Friday, February 3 at 7:45 p.m., Whitby Dunlops at Dundas, Friday, February 10 at 7:45 p.m., Dundas at Whitby, Saturday, February 11 at 6:30 p.m., Norwood at Dundas, Friday, February 17 at 7:45 p.m., Dundas at Brantford, Sunday, February 19 at 2 p.m., Brantford at Dundas, Friday, February 24 at 7:45 p.m., and then wind up their regular season play at Norwood, Sunday, February 26 at 7 p.m.

Last Sunday at Norwood, Watson struck for two goals and four assists with Darryl Smith adding a pair of goals.  Kenney chimed in with a goal (the game winner at 6:29 of the third period) and three assists.  Dan Pitre, Christie, and Paul Lawson scored once each.

Dundasplaying with just 11 players outshot Norwood 15-7 in the third period and 47-36 on the night.  The score was tied 1-1 after 20 minutes, 4-4 after 40 before the Real McCoys took over scoring four times in the third period.  Murray Free with two goals and Dave Stewart and Darren Doherty replied for the Vipers.

Last Friday at Dundas, in addition to Christie, Brad Jackson, Jeff White, Mike Amodeo, and Watson scored once each.  Replying for Orillia were Dennis Dewar with two goals and a single by Craig Woods.

That night at 7:12 of the second period, Leiland Gauley of the Tundras stopped a few hearts in the building when his shot hit the goal post to the right of Maund.  It was a play that could have turned the game in Orillia’s favour.  Dundas led 3-1 at the time. 

Then at the 17:25 mark, Orillia missed another opportunity when Matt Raymond's shot hit the crossbar and fell harmlessly to the ice.  Finally, with 36 seconds to go in the middle period Dennis Dewar tucked in a rebound on Maund after the Dundas netminder had beaten Leiland Gauley to his right.

Third period, Christie found himself on Ron Bertrand's doorstep with 15:26 to in the third but the Tundras netminder stopped him cold.  Orillia returned the favour at 8:23 when Dewar fried from the top of the crease, but Maund held his ground.

One of the highlights of the final period came at the 11:50 mark when Watson managed to flick a shot at Bertrand after he was tied up by an Orillia defender on a rush in from the blueline.  The Tundras final major assault on the Dundas net came with 4:35 to go in regulation time when Brad Jackson drilled a shot from point blank range from the right faceoff circle, which Maund handled easily.  Watson of the McCoys and Randy Johnston traded opportunities on back to back rushes in the final three minutes before Watson scored into the empty net. 

Dundas faced with tough cut-down decisions

By Larry Robertson, photo by Rick Zazulak

DUNDAS—This is without a doubt the toughest week of the year for the operators of Senior AAA franchises in the Ontario hockey Association for this is cut-down week.  This is the week they have to thank players for the work that they have done, and inform them that they have reached the end of the proverbial road.

"We had a good look at the young guys Saturday in Orillia (Dundas lost 5-4 in a shootout) before the January 10 cut-down date.  We will meet and make some of the toughest decisions we’ve had to make in 10 years.  That is the good news because they have all worked hard to make a difference to our organization," said General Manager Don Robertson.

"Personally, I hate this week of the year because we have to release players to meet the roster limit.  These are great kids, but we just can’t keep them all.” 

Last Friday, Cam Watson’s unassisted goal off a give away by Whitby Dunlops Mike Pawlak gave Dundas a 6-4 victory over Whitby in Allan Cup Hockey action in the JL Grightmire Arena.  The loss was the third in a row for the league-leading Dunlops.  The McCoys are third with a won-lost record of 6-5-3-3. 

The following night, the Real McCoys played Orillia Sunrise Toyota Tundras in Orillia and were edged in a shootout 5-4.

Friday night (January 13), Orillia plays a return match with Dundas at 7:45 p.m. in the Grightmire and on Sunday (January 15), the McCoys play Norwood Vipers at 7 p.m. in the Asphode-Norwood Community Centre.

“Things are coming along well for us.  We are one point out of second because we picked up three of a possible four points this past weekend.  Our League is tight and every game is a huge one from this point on," said Robertson.  “We have our sights set on adding some depth to our defence, and plan to make those additions over the next couple of weeks.  We very well may add a forward as we prepare for the playoffs.  Right now we are happy with the forwards we have."

Last Saturday, Dundas led Orillia 3-2 after 20 minutes of play and 4-3 after the second.  Orillia got the lone goal of the third period and then outscored Dundas 3-2 in the shootout for the victory.

Mike Amodeo had a goal and an assist with TJ Sakaluk, David Volpe, and Paul Lawson adding single goals.  Greg Johnston, Jeff Hopkins, Kevin Shoebridge, Leiland Gauley, and Travis Fuller (game winner in the shootout) replied for Orillia.

The previous night the action became extremely intense when Shane Terry drilled a shot over the net to the right of goalie Jeff Maund with three minutes to go.  With a little more than a minute to go Pawlak fired a bullet drive from the blueline, which Maund snared easily.  Shortly after Whitby gave the puck away, which Watson buried at 18:03.  At 19:04, the Dunlops Adam Van Dam took a minor for roughing thus setting up Justin Davis' empty net goal.

Last Friday, Scott Mifsud with three goals, Omar Ennaffati with one, and Davis with one on a powerplay into the empty net rounded out the scoring for the McCoys.  Jason McAuley, Pete MacKellar, Chris Korte, and Dylan Oneil replied for Whitby as Dundas outshot Whitby 33-31. 

Club scoring leader helps lift Dundas into 3rd

By Larry Robertson; photo by Rick Zazulak

DUNDAS—Cam Watson scored three times as the Dundas Real McCoys finished 2011 on a high defeating Brantford Blast 6-4 to take over third place in the Allan Cup Hockey League standings last Friday night in the JL Grightmire Arena.

Brantfordfinished the year with eight wins and seven losses while the McCoys jumped from fifth place to third with a record of 5-5-3-2.  League action resumes on Friday (January 6) when the McCoys play Whitby Dunlops in the Grightmire at 7:45 p.m.  That same night Norwood Vipers travel to Brantford to play the Blast at 8 p.m. in the Brantford Community Centre.   

"Last Friday was a big game for us.  The guys came up with a great effort against Brantford.  (Jeff) Maund was on his game and they did a good job overall," said Coach Ken Mann.

"This Friday will be a big test for us when Whitby comes to town.  We are looking forward to playing them here after playing three straight games in Whitby," said General Manager Don Robertson.  "Defenceman John Neal rejoined our club last Friday after taking a couple years off to get his career going.  His speed and his ability to move the puck will help us a lot."

Watson (fourth in League scoring with 20 goals and 11 assists for 31 points) gave Dundas an early 2-0 lead by 17:29, but a goal less than a minute later by Ryan Healy put the Blast within one as the first period ended.  Walter Easter tied the score at 2:10 of the second on a wrist shot from the left faceoff circle over the shoulder of Maund and then Cory Stringer gave Brantford the lead with a backhand from the right of the net. 

Cal Tanaka appeared to have tied the score at 4:45; however, referee Darren Purnell ruled that puck had been kicked into the Brantford net.  That play inspired the McCoys and Watson picked up the pace with a point blank drive at 12:46, followed by Shawn Thompson’s slapshot wide of the right corner of the net. 

Less than a minute later Scott Mifsud banged a shot off the crossbar, and 17 seconds later, he tied the score at 3-3 on a powerplay from a goalmouth scramble involving Brad Jackson and Brad Kenny.  At 15:45, Scott Stafford got a break from the Blast blueline, but was harassed all the way to net where he was blocked by goalie Brett Leggat.

Brantford came to life in the third when Jon Jankus broke in from blueline and attempted to deke Maund, but slipped and fell into the Dundas net.  At 6:42, Jankus again was on the doorstep, but failed to connect.  At 7:04 Cory Stringer gave Branford a 4-3 lead with a high shot over the shoulder of Maund on a play that began behind the Dundas net.

Half a minute later, Watson drew Leggat down and wristed a shot over him into the net.  Stafford's star shone at 9:41 when he drifted an unassisted wrist shot past the Blast netminder and gave Dundas the lead 5-4.  Neal in his first game back with the McCoys scored the insurance marker unassisted on a shorthanded play into the empty net with 22 seconds to go. 

Dundas Real McCoys set to rock and roll in 2012

DUNDAS—Dundas Real McCoys extend their best wishes for the Holiday Season and wish to remind their fans that they resume action in the Allan Cup Hockey League Friday night (December 30) when they battle second place Brantford Blast in the JL Grightmire Arena.  Game time is 7:45 p.m. 

A win by Dundas will put them back into third place two points behind the Blast.  Currently, four points separate second place from fifth place in the standings.  

Watson, Volpe net 5 goals; Munce earns first win

By Larry Robertson; photos by Rick Zazulak

ORILLIA—Cam Watson with three goals and David Volpe with a pair paced the Dundas Real McCoys to 10-2 romp over the Orillia Sunrise Toyota Tundras in Allan Cup Hockey League action last Friday night in the West Orillia Sports Complex. 

It was the final game before the Christmas break for the Real McCoys.  The club will resume action on Friday, December 30 against the Brantford Blast in the JL Grightmire Arena.  Game is set for 7:45 p.m.  

Last Saturday night, Steve Thomas with two goals and an assist and six other players with single goals did something no team has been able to do so far in this Allan Cup Hockey League season, defeat the Whitby Dunlops.  That night the Norwood Vipers ended the Dunlops 14-game winning streak with an 8-4 victory.

In other action last Friday, Whitby won its 14th game 6-1 over the Brantford Blast in the Brantford Community Centre.  The next night the roof caved in on Whitby, and last Sunday the Tundras rebounded from their loss to the McCoys with a 5-4 shootout win over the Norwood Vipers in the Asphode-Norwood Arena.

It was a sea-saw weekend around the AHL, which has one game left to play before Christmas with the Dunlops scheduled to take on Orillia at 7:45 p.m. Friday night in the West Orillia Sports Complex.  The result is Brantford, Norwood, Dundas, and Orillia sit second through fifth in the standings with five points separating second place from fifth.

"The guys knew I was ticked off three weeks ago.  Last Saturday, there wasn’t anything we could do what with a Christmas party, and exams," said General Manager Don Robertson.

"(Scott) Mifsud will be back.  He is attempting to juggle his work schedule right now, so that he is more available to us, and December 30th should be okay for him.  The previous Saturday, he just could not make it."

"Ryan Munce played in goal for us last Friday, and played well.  He will play whenever we need him.  That way we will always have two goaltenders on the bench.  I knew that trying to go with one goalie on the bench at times would bite us eventually," added Robertson.  The game was the first in the AHL for Munce of Mississauga who finished his nine-year minor professional career with Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs of the Central Hockey League, an affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings in 2010-11.

In addition to Watson and Volpe, Dundas got single goals from TJ Sakaluk, Darryl Smith, Brad Kenny, Scott Stafford, and Adam Schwark.  Sakaluk, Kenny, and Schwark also had two assists apiece. 

Watson, Mifsud, Kenny tough combination

By Larry Robertson

DUNDAS—Cam Watson and Scott Mifsud with seven-point games paced Dundas Real McCoys to a 13-5 victory over Orillia Sunrise Toyota Tundras in Allan Cup Hockey action on Scotiabank Teddy Bear Toss night last Friday in the JL Grightmire Arena.

“It seemed the addition of Mifsud had the desired result.  Once we added Scott, and had TJ Sakaluk back, it changed our depth by a mile and gave us three solid lines which are hard to stop in our rink," said General Manager Don Robertson.  “Also the players are listening to (Coach Ken) Mann and (assistant Ron) Bernacci, and now they understand how the team needs to perform to be successful."

The same night, Norwood Vipers lost to Brantford Blast 7-4 in Brantford Community Centre, but rebounded with 9-2 victory over the Blast at Norwood last Sunday.  Last Saturday, the McCoys were the tragic victims of a short-bench falling to the Dunlops 10-4 at Whitby. 

The win over the Tundras coupled with a win and a loss by the Vipers over the past weekend left the Real McCoys tied for third place in the standings.  Dundas entered the weekend with a record of two wins, four losses, three overtime and two shootout losses.  In the past two home games, Dundas has outscored the opposition 22-11.

"Last Saturday, we were short players for a number of reasons the majority of which was exams.  However, TJ Sakaluk was back from holidays, but could not get time off for the game in Whitby, three others had family commitments, and Maund and Amodeo are injured.  Those are excuses.  It ticks everyone of us off to have a short bench on the road and lose," said Robertson.

Friday (December 16), Dundas travels to Orillia for a re-match with the Sunrise Toyota Tundras at 7:45 p.m. in the West Orillia Sports Complex.

"We were in trouble (at Whitby) because we didn’t have a good road team; that just doesn't work.  That will change Friday, and we’ll be ready in Orillia."

Last Saturday, Brad Kenny scored twice and set up a third goal, Darryl Smith drew a goal and an assist, and Scott Stafford added another.  Paul Lawson set up two of the scoring plays for the Real McCoys.  Mitch Moffat and Adam Van Dam replied with two goals apiece for the Dunlops.  Mike Blakely, Jason McAuley, Garett Winder, Colin Baker, Dave Ross, and Terry Shane added singles.

Scoring for Dundas last Friday were Watson (three goals, four assists), Mifsud (one goal, six assists), Kenny (three goals, three assists) with Shawn Thompson, Dave Volpe, Brad Jackson, Justin Davis, Ryan Christie, and Smith adding single goals.  Replying for Orillia were John Vecchiarelli with two goals, with singles by Jesse Cook, Matt Smith, and Kevin Shoebridge.

Orillia had taken the early lead when Vecchiarelli connected at 3:47 and Cook sank another six minutes later.  The Tundras appeared to be on their way to their fifth win of the season, but Thompson of the McCoys killed that dream when he rifled a pass from the corner past Orillia goalkeeper Ron Bertrand at 9:51.  From that point, the race was on. 

Smith, Christie, Watson; Norwood's nightmare

By Larry Robertson; photo by Rick Zazulak

DUNDAS—Darryl Smith, Ryan Christie, and Cam Watson were Norwood Vipers worst nightmare last Friday as they combined for seven goals as Dundas Real McCoys played their best home game of the season to defeat Norwood 9-6 in Allan Cup Hockey League action in the JL Grightmire Arena. 

“The guys responded with a good effort last Friday night.  We liked getting nine goals, but we have to tighten things up defensively.  The fans really seemed to enjoy the win," said Coach Ken Mann.

Friday (December 9), Santa will be in the house.

"That's our big news this week.  Friday is our Teddy Bear Toss.  We signed Santa over the weekend for Friday's game, so he’ll be there to help us," said General Manager Don Robertson.

Friday, the Real McCoys play host to the Annual 'Scotiabank Teddy Bear Toss,' which has taken on a life of its own.  The McCoys are thankful of the special efforts by Scotiabank, the local Branch at University Plaza, and its staff.

"The local support to assist Scotiabank and the Kids is wonderful.  We (Real McCoys) could not be prouder than to be able to work with them and help the Kids at this time of year," said Robertson.

Orillia Tundra will provide the opposition Friday night (December 9) at 7:45 p.m. in the Grightmire, in the first of two key games for the McCoys this weekend.  Saturday night Dundas travels to Whitby to play the Dunlops in the Iroquois Sports Complex at 6:30 p.m.

Last Friday’s game also marked the start of the annual Dundas Real McCoys-Salvation Army Food Drive.  The Food Barrels will remain in the arena throughout the month of December.  The McCoys request your help in filling them.  

“We plan to have a couple more additions to the lineup shortly as we continue to build the club to where we need it to be for our run to the Allan Cup, that said some of the guys stepped up this week, which was needed," said Robertson.  "A win on Friday will put us into third place, and we will keep going from there."

Smith with three goals, and Christie, and Watson with two each led the McCoys attack last Friday while Cale Tanaka and Brad Kenny added the others.  Darren Doherty, James Diminie, Chris Johnston, Mark Prentice, Sean Griffin, and Adrian Wilson replied for the Vipers.

In the opening period, it looked as though Dundas was off to another poor start when Darren Doherty scored unassisted at the six-minute mark on goalie Bryan Worosz.  The McCoys would not have any of it and Tanaka evened the count at 6:45.  Diminie put Norwood back in front, but it was short-lived lead as Smith connected on a powerplay before adding two goals back-to-back.

Norwood clicked off two goal posts for goals by Chris Johnston, Mark Prentice with Sean Griffin scoring into an open net for a 5-4 lead early in the second period.  Dundas rallied beginning at 13:31, with goals by Kenny, Watson on a powerplay, and Christie.

In the third, Norwood pulled within a goal when Doherty fired a shot off the shoulder of Worosz, which Wilson slammed into the net after 20 seconds of play.  Christie connected for his second goal with a flip shot on a shorthanded play to restore the McCoys two-goal cushion, and they never looked back.

Real McCoys Food Drive starts this Friday

DUNDAS--Dundas Real McCoys have just two home games in the month of December to fill the Salvation Army Food Barrels to overflowing.  Your contributions are important to our community!

The Salvation Army Food Barrels will be in the JL Grightmire Arena until December 20th so that everyone going into the arena may contribute.  Real McCoy executive members will also drop off the donations as they are collected and deliver them to the local Salvation Army facility as they do each year.

“It’s a great time of the year to give and our fans and community have always been very generous, this is our 12th annual event and we look forward to our fans supporting it  again this season," said Real McCoys President and General Manager Don Robertson.

Friday, December 16th the Real McCoys will play host to the Annual 'Scotiabank Teddy Bear Toss.' 

"This event has taken on a life of its own and the McCoys wish to thank the special efforts of Scotiabank and especially the local Branch at University Plaza, and its staff," said Robertson.

"The local support to assist Scotiabank and the Kids is wonderful.  We (Real McCoys) could not be prouder than to work with them and help the Kids at this time of year.  During the past years we have donated thousands of toys to charities in our community." 

Meeting of the minds behind closed doors

Story by Larry Robertson

DUNDAS—Friday night Don Robertson closed the door on the Dundas Real McCoys. No, he did not fire the coaching staff, trade all the players, or dissolve the franchise. 

Better than that, he Blasted the players after they were Blasted by Walter Easter's second goal on a high shot from the right point that gave Brantford a 6-5 overtime victory over Dundas Real McCoys in Allan Cup Hockey League action last Friday night in the JL Grightmire Arena.

In addition to Easter, Chad Spurr scored twice with Mike Roberto and Jon Jankus adding single goals.  Matt Smith with two and singles by David Volpe, Cam Watson, and Darryl Smith replied for the McCoys.

Brantford was in possession of second spot in Allan Cup Hockey with six wins, three losses and a shootout loss entering the game.  Dundas sat in fifth with a 1-4-2-2 won lost record.  Saturday, fourth place Norwood (Peterboro) Vipers travelled to Orillia to play the third place Tundras, and as of Monday morning the only thing that had changed was that Norwood by virtue of its 9-5 win over Orillia was in third spot, and the bottom three were all still one point apart. 

Friday night (December 2), the McCoys, play host to Norwood in the Grightmire Arena at 7:45.  p.m.  That night marks the beginning of the annual Dundas Real McCoys- Salvation Army Food Drive.  The Food Barrels will remain in the arena throughout the month of December, and the McCoys are requesting your help to fill the barrels to over-flowing.

“We're not that unhappy with our talent level, but we can't seem to get two points when we need them, and playing once week hasn’t done us any favours," said Dundas Real McCoys General Manager Don Robertson.

"I haven’t had a closed door meeting with only the players in years, but Friday we had a chat…at least I did.  I certainly can’t say what was said, but let’s say that we all have a clear understanding of what is expected of each other."

We have provided a well-respected winning tradition for our loyal fans, and our community.  They respect that, and we will put out a great effort this Friday, for a full 60 minutes, and if we don't I’ll make the changes required for this club to win again for our fans,” Robertson added.

Dundas started well with leads of 1-0 and 2-1 before Brantford rebounded to tie the score at 2-2 at 8:27 of the first period.  The Blast then took the lead on a tic-tac-toe passing play on a powerplay as Chad Spurr connected at 15:10. 

In the second, the McCoys outscored Brantford 3-2 to lead 5-4 after 40 minutes.  Spurr open the scoring with his second goal as he slid the puck between the legs of Bryan Worosz while the latter was dropping to the ice.  Darryl Smith tied the score for Dundas on a powerplay when he slapped the puck past goalie Brett Leggat at 8:18. 

Mike Smith with his second put Dundas back in front at 9:09 as he golfed a rebound past Leggat from the side of the net.  The Blast rallied again to tie the score for a third time as Easter connected on a powerplay at 19:06.

Brantford's Ryan Healy missed a glorious scoring opportunity at 9:47 of the third when he wired a shot wide of the net.  On consecutive plays with 12 minutes to go, Ryan Christie of the McCoys and opponent Bryan Hamm traded scoring opportunities Christie from the doorstep of the net, and Hamm from the top of the slot.  Volpe came close to giving the lead to Dundas when he skied a high shot over Leggat with 6:35 remaining in regulation time. 

Dundas forces Whitby into OT for first time

By Larry Robertson; photos by Richard Zazulak

DUNDAS—Jason McAuley with his second goal of the game gave Whitby Dunlops a 6-5 overtime victory over Dundas Real McCoys in Allan Cup Hockey League action last Friday night in the JL Grightmire Arena. 

First place Whitby remained unbeaten after the weekend in their first 11 games even though the McCoys gave them a scare forcing the Dunlops into overtime for the first time this season.  Dundas dropped into fifth with a won lost record of 1-4-2-2.  With a couple of wins Dundas can be in third place.

Friday night (November 25), the Real McCoys will play the second place Brantford Blast in Grightmire Arena.  Game time is 7:45 p.m.

“We found a new way to snatch a victory from the jaws of victory.  This time against the first place Dunlops, by giving up the lead late in the game on a mistake in our end, and then to top that with another defensive error in overtime," said General Manager Don Robertson.

"Our games have been very entertaining this year, but we can’t win for losing.  What can I say?  Matt Smith, Justin Davis, and Omar Ennaffati made a nice contribution, but having Darren Smith and Cam Watson away in the US didn’t help us.  We expect to have them all this Friday."

"One thing that I can't stress enough is that the only thing that isn’t changing is the coaches who have taken us to four straight National Championship tournaments," said Robertson.

In addition to McAuley, also scoring for Whitby were Colin Baker, Andrew Gibbons, Garett Winder, and Shane Terry.  Terry netted the tying goal with 27 second left to play in regulation time.  Mike Amodeo and Matt Smith scored twice each for the McCoys with single goals by Brad Kenny and Adam Schwark.  Schwark is seventh in League scoring with four goals and 11 assists for 15 points in nine games. 

Three times late in the opening period, Dundas missed great scoring opportunities by Amodeo, Smith, and Ryan Christie.  Jeff Maund turned in one of the finest saves of the night when he shut the door on Whitby's Peter MacKellar with 30 second to go in a powerplay.

In the middle period, Kenney tied the score at 3-3 with a semi-slapshot from the left faceoff circle on a cross-ice pass form Adam Schwark at 13:43.  Three minutes later, Schwark rifled a shot at the Whitby net which goalie Joel Whitmarsh stopped, but Amodeo pounced on the ensuing rebound and batted the puck into the net. 

At 1:25 of the third, Whitby’s Winder tied the score at 4-4 only to have Dundas go ahead at 8:06 as Smith on a wrist shot converted at long pass through centre ice area from Christie.  Terry forced the overtime with a shot that caught the inside the far goalpost on Maund. 

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