Tommies Crushed

    As always when the HIL clashes at UNB'a Aitken Centre, things started rough for both teams. At just 0:36, St. Thomas' #21, Zach Hall was knocked down by a hit in UNB's end, severely hurt. After a few moments, Hall had to be escorted off the ice by help from his team mates. Fortunately for UNB, no penalty was called on the play as it was seen as a clean check.

    Despite getting off penalty free in the moment, it didn't take long for UNB to get their first penalty of the game at 2:12 as the team received a bench minor for too many men on the ice. With just 6 seconds remaining in the penalty, UNB's #26, Tyler Carroll snuck his way in and picked up a shorthanded goal at 4:06. The goal was assisted by #40, Matt Petgrave as Carroll picked up the shot, wrapping around the net to be stopped by Teichmann but managed to pick up the rebound and slip it past the goalie. Just over 2 minutes later, at 6:15, #8, Philippe Halley scored UNB's second goal of the game on a rebound shot.

    At 8:47, UNB's #19, Cameron Brace was sentenced with a 2 minute slashing penalty. Brace was followed by team mate #22, Taylor MacDougall as he earned himself a 2 minute delay of game penalty at 12:45. MacDougall's penalty both angered and confused fans, as well as MacDougall himself as no one was sure what exactly he did to “delay the game.”

    As per usual, UNB's Varsity Reds didn't take long to come back from the penalties as they scored their third goal at 17:18. #28, Matt Boudens, scored his first goal of the season with superstar #16, Philippe Maillet picking up the assist. STU was clearly unappreciative as the goal as they immediately tried to pick a fight with Boudens. Penalties went out to both STU's #6, for roughing and UNB's #4 for unsportsmanlike conduct as a result.

    Out to seek revenge, Boudens followed up by earning himself a second point on an assist just 21 seconds later as he and #16, Philippe Maillet swapped roles with Maillet picking up UNB's 4^th goal at 17:39. Seconds later at 17:57, #22, Taylor MacDougall scored UNB's 5^th goal of the game causing the Tommies to call the first time out of the game. Fans suspected they'd switch goalies due to UNB's clear lead, but they decided to leave Teichmann in net, although no one was sure why.

    The second period started rough for UNB as STU received their first goal just one minute in. The goal was followed by several penalties for the team. The first of which was given to #21, Francis Beauvillier for tripping, followed by #18, Rob Mignardi at 3:31 for hooking. Lastly #40, Matt Petgrave joined Mignardi at 5:27 for high sticking, leaving the team to play 3 on 5. UNB managed to fight off all three penalties, but STU came back at 13:05 to score their second goal, scored unassisted by #24.

    UNB's #19, Cameron Brace quickly retaliated as he scored the teams 6^th goal at 13:19. The goal started a trend as #18, Rob Mignardi and captain #23, Cam Critchlow both scored goals at 16:08 and 18:29 bringing UNB up to an 8-2 lead.

    The third period of the game started intense as UNB's #42, Alex Wall received a penalty for interference just 58 seconds in. Just under two minutes later, after a fight for the puck, one of the two linesmen was seriously injured as he fell to the ice and was down for several moments. Unsure of what exactly happened, fans speculate that he either took a puck or stick to either mouth or nose. The speculation is purely judged by the amount of blood left on the ice when UNB's trainer managed to help him onto his feet. The play was immediately stopped and delayed for several moments. The game continued with two referees and one linesman for the remainder of the third period.

    UNB's enforcer #21, Francis Beauvillier scored their next goal at 4:46. Things then quieted down for awhile, until UNB's #18, Rob Mignardi scored his second goal of the game at 9:27. The goal was followed by #26, Tyler Carroll taking a trip to the sin bin at 12:29 for high sticking. St. Thomas               Tommies were finally put out of their misery as the game came to a close, but not before UNB managed to sneak in for their 11^th and final goal of the game at 18:36, scored by #15, Chris Caissy.

    “We want to play every game as if it's a 0-0 score all the way to the end” said Subway's player of the game #18, Rob Mignardi, and he couldn't have been more accurate regarding this game as UNB pulled out an outstanding 11-2 victory over St. Thomas.

All-Star Wall

   Fans of UNB's Varsity Reds instantly grew angry as Thayer Doyle entered the ice surface as one of two officials for the game. Die hard Reds fans sit in horror as they relive the last UNB vs SMU game Doyle was present for, waiting for the first unfair call. As the audience grows louder, Doyle wasted no time making his presence known as he called the first penalty of the game just 10 seconds in. UNB's #4, Jordan Murray was sent to the penalty box on a 2 minute boarding call, which angered fans even more.

   Assuming they'd get away with it, SMU's #71, Taylor Burke was sent to the sin bin not long after at 2:23. He received a 2 minute penalty for checking from behind, as well as a 10 minute misconduct after flattening one of UNB's players behind the UNB net. Following suit, SMU's #22, Gerrad Grant earned himself a 2 minute penalty at 4:57 for cross checking.

   Despite receiving back to back penalties, SMU determined to prove a worthy competitor, scored their first goal at 7:28. Not long after, #4, Jamie Doornbosch received his first penalty of many at 8:31, 2 minutes for hooking after pulling UNB's #22, Taylor MacDougall down to the ice on his way to the net. UNB didn't take long to make the most of the power play opportunity as they braced themselves for their first goal of the game at 9:54. After several failed shots, #19, Cameron Brace managed to slip the puck past Terriault for the goal.

   Scoring his first goal of the season, UNB's #42, Alex Wall broke the tie at 13:38, pulling UNB into the lead with a 2-1 score at the end of the first period. The goal was scored from far back, as Wall shot the puck up into the air and over the goalies shoulder; perhaps Terriault should spend a little less time on his knees.

   The second period started slow, until SMU's #4, Jamie Doornbosch took a second trip to the penalty box at 4:55 for roughing.

   Looking to pull his team farther into the lead, UNB's #15, Chris Caissy scored his first goal of the season at 7:59. The team managed to line themselves up perfectly as #26, Tyler Carroll got the rebound but was stopped by Terriault, luckily Caissy was on the other side to tap the puck into the net for UNB's third goal. Clearly on a high from UNB's goal, #42, Alex Wall earned himself a tripping penalty just 10 seconds after the goal at 8:10.

   After a long 7 minutes, SMU attempted to make a come back as they scored their second goal 15:18. The goal was scored by #18, Anthony Repaci, with #22, as well as #5 picking up the assists. Shortly after at 16:51, SMU's #4, Jamie Doornbosch returned to his second home as he received a 2 minute delay of game penalty.

   Having extra energy from the slow second period, the third period of the game started rough between the two teams. Just 16 seconds in, SMU's #22, Gerrad Grant pinned UNB's #15, Chris Caissy to the boards behind UNB's net causing roughing between both teams as a result. Grant received a 2 minute penalty for roughing after the whistle, and UNB's #42, Alex Wall received a 2 minute penalty for for holding.

   Seeking revenge for his penalty, Wall took a chance as he took a slap shot from the blue line towards the goalie at 5:36. Terriault once again dropped to his knees, as the puck shot over his shoulder and into the net for UNB's 4^th goal. UNB's enforcer, #21, Francis Beauvillier managed to get out on a breakaway at 9:06. SMU desperately attempted to catch up, but Beauvillier's skating was faster as he took on Terriault one on one to earn UNB's 5^th and final goal.

   Clearly unhappy with their pending loss, SMU's Doornsbosch once again earned himself a penalty at 12:10 for slashing, after breaking UNB's #23's stick in front of the net. As things grew intense between the teams, UNB's #8, Phillipe Halley took a hard fall in SMU's end. Halley was down and out of breath for several minutes, causing fans and team mates to worry. Fans rejoiced as he returned to his feet and left the ice surface, returning a few minutes later, seemingly unfazed from the previous fall. Both SMU's #9, Steven Shipley and UNB's #12, Peter Trainor were sentenced to the sin bin for roughing following the incident.

   The game came to a close with UNB earning a 5-2 win over the Huskies, and UNB's' #42, Alex Wall being named Subway's player of the game earning himself 3 total points with 2 goals and an assist during the 60 minutes of game play.