Hockey / Burlington Jr. Cougars uses fast start to beat Milton Jr. Icehawks Red, 9-0

Burlington Jr. Cougars uses fast start to beat Milton Jr. Icehawks Red, 9-0

Date:  Source: OJDL - Ontario Junior Development League

Andrew Gavros was all over the ice for Burlington Jr. Cougars, as he tallied two goals and two assists in the win. Gavros scored the first of his two goals at 18:08 into the first period to make the score 3-0 Burlington Jr. Cougars. The goal was assisted by Nicholas Giunta and Aden Wilson. Gavros' next tally made the score 8-0 Burlington Jr. Cougars in the third period. Curtis Anderson claimed the first assist on the goal, and Trevor Cochrane got the second.

Burlington Jr. Cougars put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Milton Jr. Icehawks Red to score on any of their five power plays.The defensemen of Burlington Jr. Cougars were also effective in Milton Jr. Icehawks Red's zone, and came away with three goals.Burlington Jr. Cougars outdid their season average for goals scored. Burlington Jr. Cougars has scored at the pace of 5.8 goals per game during the current campaign.

Burlington Jr. Cougars also got points from Giunta, who also registered two goals and two assists , Anderson, who also registered one goal and one assist , Phillip Lagunov , who also registered one goal and one assist , and Wilson, who also registered one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Burlington Jr. Cougars included Andrew Salt and Ben Wilcox, who scored one each. More assists for Burlington Jr. Cougars came via Tyler McBay, who had two and Joshua Cammalleri, who had one.

Milton Jr. Icehawks Red could not produce their normal offensive output. Milton Jr. Icehawks Red puts an average of 3.8 pucks into the net per game.Milton Jr. Icehawks Red found themselves stymied offensively, and got off a mere 12 shots against Burlington Jr. Cougars's defense.

Burlington Jr. Cougars incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors. Milton Jr. Icehawks Red incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors.