Jan 25, 2012 | bwalsh | 740 views
Minor Bantams collect 3 points in last 2 games
The Stratford Cherrey Bus Lines Minor Bantams collected 3 of 4 points in their 2 previous games behind solid goal tending from Braydon McCann and Ben Merkel. McCann stopped 24 of 26 shots faced in a 3-2 victory over visiting Sarnia Jr Sting. Trailing 2-0, Shaun Pickering scored an even strength and short handed goal to tie the game early in the 3rd period.
With under 5 minutes to play, Kelton Frey notched the winner. Riley Walsh, Mack Rankin, Spencer Dowd and Tim Clay each drew an assist.
Merkel stood tall all game stopping 21 of 22 shots faced, including several in tight chances as Stratford battled to a
1-1 tie vs the London Nationals. Jarrett Bogdon put Stratford on the board with a power play marker. Colton Fountain and Devon Feltz assisted. London scored late to tie the game. Luke Goris, Jarren Ball and Andy Brickman were solid for Stratford all game.