U12 Ravens win two

REGIONAL — The Essex-Southpoint Ravens U12 hockey team hit the road for a pair of games this past weekend.

On Friday night, Oct. 29 in Harrow, the Ravens faced off against the Erie North Shore Storm.

In a very spirited contest the local squad came out fierce, controlling most of the play. Finally, with two left in the first, they were rewarded for their hard work. Isaiah Georges kept the puck in at the line, moving it to Austin Goudie. Goudie found Derek Dunn in the slot, who one-timed it past the goalie to get on the board.

Derek Dunn of the Essex Southpoint Ravens U12 team unleashes a wrist shot.

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Two and a half into the final frame the Storm, on the tail end of a four-minute power play, evened the score. But a minute later, while on their own power play, Essex jumped back into the lead. Nash Fuerth stopped a clearing attempt at the line and ripped his shot from the point with Lucas O’Neil tipping it home. With two remaining, Dunn slipped the puck out to the side of the net where O’Neil battled to poke it in to seal the hard fought win 3-1.

Trent Chevalier stood tall in net to help backstop his team to victory.

On Saturday afternoon the Ravens travelled to Windsor to face the Riverside Rangers. After facing some adversity the night before, the Ravens made it clear that they were there to play right from the puck drop.

Essex scored early and often in a dominating performance as they skated to a 10-1 win.

Lucas O’Neil, Owen Derksen and Austin Goudie led the way, each potting a pair, while Nash Fuerth, Derek Dunn and Ben Liebrock added singles to complete the rout.

Kevin Ondic, though not tested, often made some timely saves to help secure the win.