THE OBSERVER
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2011 Page 15
The Observer
TIKIS HOCKEY
Tikis win two of three By Austin de Luis The Observer Editor
Rich Joudoin holds on to a point shot during the first period of Brockville’s 6-5 win over the Westport Rideaus last Wednesday. The Tikis won two of three games last week, solidifying their hold on 3rd place in the Rideau Division. PHOTO BY AUSTIN DE LUIS
The Brockville Tikis had a solid week, winning two of three games. On Wednesday, the Tikis hosted the 2nd place Westport Rideaus, looking for their first win over their division rivals this season. In a back and forth game, the Tikis outgunned their opponents, winning a thriller 6-5. The game had a Jekyl and Hyde feel, with each team taking their turn dominating play. Brockville jumped out to an early 2-0 lead, on goals from Robert Rice (13), and John Keane (2). Westport quickly answered with three straight goals of their own, before the Tikis tied the game on Alex Bouchey’s 8th goal of the season to close out the first period scoring. The second belonged to Brockville, scoring three goals from Cody Johnson (9), Bouchey’s
9th and Ethan Thompson’s 1st of the year. Westport put up a valiant effort in the third period, but could only manage to get within one goal. The game ended 6-5 for the hosts. Rich Joudoin had an excellent game for the Tikis, stopping 39 of 44 shots he faced for the win. On Saturday, the Tikis travelled to the Showcase tournament to take on the Akwesasne Wolves. After falling behind 3-0 after 20 minutes, Brockville responded with three straight goals of their own. Ben Brayman (12), Rice (14), and Dylan Scott (4), drew the Tikis level before the mid-point of the second period. A late goal from the Wolves saw the Tikis trailing 4-3 heading into the final 20 minutes. In a very exciting third period, the Tikis went back and forth with the Wolves scoring three times to send the game to overtime. Kalem Sigsworth (10), Bouchey
(10) and Lucas Mott (6) helped send the game to extra time with third period goals. In the extra period, Brandon St Pierre scored his first goal of the season to give Brockville their second consecutive win. On Sunday, the Tikis travelled to Athens to take on the league leading Aeros. Justin Mayo had four goals and former Braves Nathan Slack registered four assists in another dominating performance from Athens. Robert Rice had Brockville’s lone goal, with a final score of 8-1 for Athens. This was a positive week for the Tikis, who separated themselves further from the South Grenville’s Rangers and Gananoque Islanders, solidifying their hold on third place in the Rideau Division. Brockville’s next game is Wednesday night when they welcome the Casselman Vikings.
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