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GOJHL 2013-14
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Niagara Falls sunk by penalties, falls to Caledonia 4-1Haldimand Center Sat, Sep 28, 2013 Story by Narrative Science.
A rash of penalties cost the Niagara Falls Canucks the game, as the Caledonia Corvairs netted four goals with a man advantage in a 4-1 win. Caledonia was led by Cosimo Fontana, who tallied one goal. Fontana scored on the power play 8:20 into the third period to make the score 2-0 Caledonia. The Corvairs had gained a power play chance when Chris Harpur was whistled for high sticking. Connor Murphy assisted on the tally. The Caledonia penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled eight minors and one major for 41 minutes in penalty time. The Corvairs had been averaging 34.0 minutes in penalties per game. Caledonia stifled Niagara Falls' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals. Caledonia additionally got points from Spencer Gourlay, who also had one goal and one assist. Ryan Moran also scored for Caledonia. More assists for Caledonia came via Jonathan Brier, Mitch Brown, and Matt Quilty, who contributed one a piece. The Canucks forced their penalty killing units to work especially hard during the game, picking up 14 minors and one major for 53 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 41.0 minutes per game Niagara Falls had been spending in the box. The Canucks did not reach the goal total they have come to expect this season. Niagara Falls puts an average of 3.8 pucks into the net per game. The Canucks was shut out on the power play, going scoring scoreless on 11 chances with a man advantage. Niagara Falls was led by Matthew Mannella, who scored the team's only goal. Mannella scored short handed 18:41 into the third period to make the score 3-1 Caledonia. The Canucks were on a disadvantage when Marcus Michalski went off the ice for abuse of officials. Spencer Leenders provided the assist. Colin Furlong recorded 24 saves for the Corvairs. Caledonia ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Scott Dorian was ejected from the game. Hunter Johnson made 26 saves for Niagara Falls on 30 shots. For the Canucks, Tory McLean and Austin Wright were ejected from the contest.
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