U12 squad edges Kent 2-1

REGIONAL — The Essex-Southpoint Ravens U12 hockey team hit the road on January 2nd to face off against the Kent Cobras in Chatham.

After a scoreless first period, the Ravens were able to get on the board first just 30 seconds into the middle frame.

Jonathan Recker kept the puck in at the blue line and ripped his shot on net. Austin Goudie tipped the shot towards the goalie where Brayden Foster found and dug out the rebound before banging it home.

Brayden Foster carries the puck during action against Kent

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Some 40 seconds later, behind the net, Ben Liebrock found AJ Youssef, who in turn slipped the puck to Nash Feurth who managed to bank in his shot from a tough angle to increase the lead to two.

Although the Ravens carried the play most of the game, Kent was able to get within one with five to go but that was as close as they would get as Essex skated to a 2-1 victory.

Kevin Ondic made some nice saves to help his squad secure the win.