Gladstone defeat Neepawa in overtime

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

It was an old fashion 1980s’ style shootout at the Yellowhead Centre on Sunday, Jan. 29, between the Neepawa Farmers and Gladstone Lakers. And when it was all said and done, it was the Lakers who came out on top, posting a 7-6 win in overtime.

The first period was a wild backand-forth, as Gladstone scored just

44 seconds into the game. Neepawa would collect the next three goals, before the Lakers responded with three of their own, to make it 4-3 after 20 minutes.

Things calmed down in the second, with both clubs adding one goal apiece. While Neepawa scored twice early in the third to take the lead, Gladstone would tie it up before the end of regulation. For the OT session, Jesse Toth secured the win for the Lakers just 1:39 into extra time. That final goal capped off a huge game for Toth, who had six points (3 goals - 3 assists) in total. Neepawa’s top performances came from Kyle McDonald, who had five points (2G - 3A) for the Farmers.

With the win, Gladstone improves its record to 12-4-0 on the Tiger Hills Hockey League season, while Neepawa dropped to 6-10-1.