Lakers Snap Losing Streak on United Way Night
Ceremonial face off for the United Way of Chatham-Kent prior to Wallaceburg’s 5-3 win – Submitted Photo
With the win, Wallaceburg takes a firm grasp on the eighth and final playoff spot, climbing 5-points ahead of the Kingsville Comets.
Wallaceburg, who defeated the Blenheim Blades 5-3 in the game, got goals from Brennan Rainey and Justin Whitson early in the game to put their team out to a comfortable lead.
Sam Jasmin scored twice for the Lakers, including an empty netter, while Whitson also scored again late to lead the Lakers to the win over the Blenheim Blades, who have been surging up the standings of late. Jasmin finished the game with two goals and two assists.
Blenheim got goals from Taylor Phillips, Aaron Pastorius, and Kirk McKillop in the loss.
The Lakers also made a donation prior to the game to the United Way of Chatham-Kent. All five Chatham-Kent junior hockey teams have made contributions to the United Way this year.
Pictured above in the ceremonial face off drop are Scott Lubbers (Wallaceburg Lakers), Pat Henderson (Lakers President), Michael Phinney & Cheryl Johnston (Wallaceburg United Way representatives) ; Bill Saunders (Blenheim Blades Director of Hockey Operations) and ; Taylor Phillips (Blenheim Blades)