The Canadians made some headway in the standings Saturday
night with a win over the Kemptville 73’s in Junior A hockey action.
Following a 7-2 loss to the Brockville Braves on Friday, the
Canadians solidified their hold on their division’s third-place slot with a 3-0
win over the 73’s.
Luke Martin would
open the scoring in the first period with assists from Zach Allen and Zach
Rodier. Allen and Robbie Lepine would get the helpers for the next goal by Brock Plouffe about six minutes later.
Plouffe would get
the game winner midway through the second period on a powerplay. Theo
Hannah would get the assist.
There was no scoring
in the third.
Scott Shackell would
earn the shutout, stopping 20 shots. The Canadians put 28 shots on net.
Shackell has had
three shutouts in his last four games.
Carleton Place’s next game is tonight (Dec. 3) in Cornwall and then Dec. 6 in Nepean.