Montreal (November 8, 2008) - The bad blood between the Queen's and McGill men's hockey teams showed itself again in Montreal, as 102 penalty minutes were assessed between the two teams. However it was McGill who used it to their advantage to win 4-1.
Five and a half minutes into the second period, two Gaels players and two McGill players each received ten minute misconducts, and the Redmen responded with three unanswered goals. McGill's Francis Verrault-Paul finished the game with two goals and an assist, as well as a game misconduct for a hit from behind.
Gaels' goalkeeper
Brady Morrison of Thamesville, Ont. was tested early and often, surrendering four goals on 40 shots.
The Gaels did score in the second period on
Matthew Hill's (Crighton, Sask.) first career OUA goal
Scott Kenway of Calgary, Alta. and
Michael Bushby of Thunder Bay, Ont. got the assists.
Pat Doyle led the Gaels with 14 penalty minutes with his night ending with a game misconduct 2:44 into the third period
Queen's plays at home next week against Ottawa on November 14th, and have a rematch on home ice against the Redmen on November 15th. Both games are important as Queen's tries to maintain the top spot in the Mid-East division. Both games are at 7:30 PM at the Kingston Memorial Centre and tickets can be purchased by calling 613.533.2500 or visiting the Customer Service Counter in the Physical Education Centre at Queen's University.