Familiar Faces Lift Maroons to Preseason Win

It was a group of familiar faces that lifted the Chatham Maroons to a preseason opening win Friday night at Memorial Arena.

Facing the Sarnia Legionnaires with lineups heavily composed of rookies, the Maroons veterans who were in the lineup carried the home team to a 6-5 win.

Ian Faubert led the charge for the Maroons scoring twice and continually buzzing the Legionnaires net. Faubert, who had only two goals all of last season as a 16-year-old rookie, also added an assist in the win.

Veterans Trevor Richardson and Michael Verboom each hit the scoresheet, composing a solid top line for the Maroons. The duo were joined by newcomer Brayden Hopkins who had two assists and was a physical presence. Eric Palazollo, another second year Maroon also scored.

Chatham product Jay Ritchie had the other Maroons goal chipping in a rebound to open the scoring.

Dresden Kings star Brennan Rainey scored for the Legionnaires in the loss.

Chatham plays again Saturday in Sarnia, before returning home for their third preseason game in as many days Sunday.