Drayton Defenders Outlast Atom Rep IceDogs, News, Atom Rep, U11, 2018-2019 (Arran-Elderslie Minor Hockey)

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Nov 24, 2018 | Scott Price | 138 views
Drayton Defenders Outlast Atom Rep IceDogs
The first place Drayton Defenders were in town to play the AEMHA Atom Rep IceDogs on Saturday for a showndown in Paisley.

The IceDogs were determined to exact some revenge for a lopsided loss a few weeks ago and it showed.  The IceDogs were relentless, tenacious and hard on pucks as they won battles all over the ice.  Landon B. would get the IceDogs on the board with an electrifying rush up the ice to split the D and tuck one in the net.  The IceDogs continued the barrage on the Drayton 'tender but couldn't find the back of the net.  Despite the one-sided play, Drayton had a few dangerous chances but Owen W. continued his Vezina calibre play to keep the score 1-0 IceDogs after one.

The second period was once again all IceDogs and they began to frustrate the Defenders.  A couple of close calls almost found the back of the net but didn't.  The Defenders began to push back a bit and the play began to even out as the period came to a close.  However, it was still 1-0 IceDogs after 2.

The third started with some end-to-end action and great goaltending at both ends.  A extremely fortunate Drayton bounce found crossed the goal line as Drayton tied it up.  The IceDogs appeared a bit rattled by the turn of events and quickly gave up another to fall behind 2-1.  In true IceDog fashion, they re-grouped and began to battle back.  However, Drayton isn't in first place for nothing and they hung on for a 2-1 win as the final buzzer sounded.

It might not have been a win on the scoreboard, but it was a winning effort and one that bodes well for the future.  The rest of the league is looking over their shoulder because these IceDogs are learning to play the game the right way and the wins should follow.

Next up, the IceDogs have a short road trip to Shallow Lake as they try to sink the Lakers--puck drop 4:00 sharp!