Hockey / Clarington downs North Kawartha, 4-0

Clarington downs North Kawartha, 4-0

Date:  Source: North Kawartha Knights

Dylan Howorko had two points to lead the Clarington Eagles to a 4-0 victory over the North Kawartha Knights.

Clarington stifled North Kawartha's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Eagles featured an improved defense during the game. Clarington allows 2.5 goals per game. The Eagles' offense rang up 48 shots on the Knights' net.

Clarington additionally got points from Dan Michel, who also registered one goal and one assist and Collin Weston, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Clarington also got a goal from Brent Hambly as well. More assists for Clarington came via Brodie Myers, who had one and Mitchell Marchbank, who had two.

North Kawartha put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Clarington to score on any of its four power plays. The Knights' offense operated below their season average. North Kawartha averages 3.0 goals per game.

Zack Wainman made 20 saves for the Eagles on 20 shots. Clarington incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Jake Ireland rejected 44 shots on goal for the Knights. North Kawartha incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors. The Knights ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Shane Patterson was ejected from the game.