KINGSTON, Ont. (December 4, 2015) - The Gaels (9-4-0) took a 3-1 win versus Toronto as Eric Ming scored twice and added an assist on Friday night at the Memorial Centre.

Queen's came into the game on a two game losing streak. Last weekend they fell to McGill 3-2 behind a last minute goal by the Redmen. Toronto was coming off a Thursday night loss at UOIT 6-3.

Game Flow
Each team had their chances in the opening frame, but the Gaels were able to capitalize on their early momentum. Eric Ming (Williamsville, Ont.) blasted a slapshot past Blues goaltender Andrew Hunt to take a 1-0 lead 12:22 into the game. The Gaels kept the offensive play going through the period as they fired 18 shots on net in the first 20 minutes alone.

Queen's momentum carried over to the second period and it was Ming once again with a marker five minutes in. He tipped home a high shot, but after a quit talk aside, the referees determined it was a good goal. It was Ming's seventh of the year, tying the team lead.

Looking to capitalize on early third period chances, the Varsity Blues were finally able to solve Kevin Bailie (Belleville, Ont.) and cut the score to 2-1. Toronto had the majority of the chances in the final frame, but eight minutes in, a four minute double minor penalty gave the Gaels the chance they needed. Three minutes into the man advantage, Slater Doggett (Oakville, Ont.) beat the Blues goalie short-side and top corner for his third of the year.

Queen's took a late-game penalty, while Toronto pulled their goalie for the 6 on 4 advantage. Solid defence and a huge save by Bailie kept the game at bay as the home team held onto their 3-1 lead and took the win.

By the Numbers
33 - shots on net by Queen's in the first 40 minutes alone
7 - goals on the year by Eric Ming and Patrick McGillis (Calgary, Alta.), leading the team
13 - points on the year for Ming, good for second on the team
29 - goals against the Gaels this season, the lowest in the entire OUA
34 - saves by Kevin Bailie in the win

Up Next
The Gaels will host the Ryerson Rams for their final game of the 2015 calendar year. Head to the Memorial Centre or gogalesgo.com for tickets. The puck will drop at 7:30pm.