Admirals Take Driver`s Seat Against Blades

Admirals netminder Connor Meyerink shut out the Blenheim Blades 5-0 to steal Game 5 on the road

The Blenheim Blades were 5-0 at home in the playoffs coming into Tuesday night. Were.

The Amherstburg Admirals used those same numbers to their advantage with a 5-0 shutout of Blenheim to take a 3-2 series lead.

Rookie phenom goaltender Connor Meyerink continued a strong showing between the pipes, stopping all 28 shots he faced. Despite 9 power play opportunities, Blenheim was unable to solve Meyerink or create many high quality scoring opportunities. Meyerink improves to 7-2 with a 2.05 ERA and a .935 save percentage.

Former Chatham Maroon Dylan Muzzatti scored two power play goals as the Addy`s went two-for-four with the man advantage. Travis Campbell, Caleb Pacquette (1G, 1A) and Spencer McConville also scored for Amherstburg. Curtis Prymack had two assists.

Amherstburg takes their 3-2 series lead back home for Game 6 on Thursday night. The game will be broadcast live on 99.1 CKXS, streaming live at ckxsfm.com