KINGSTON, Ont. (October 26, 2016) – The Queen's Gaels (4-1-1) got by the RMC Paladins (1-5-0) Wednesday night at the Memorial Centre on a short-handed marker from Slater Doggett (Oakville, Ont.).
 
GAME FLOW
The first period saw even action from both teams. Gaels goaltender Kevin Bailie (Belleville, Ont.) made a number of big saves to keep the Paladins off the scoreboard. In spite of power-play chances coming at both ends of the rink, the score remained 0-0 after 20 minutes.
 
In the second period, the Gaels were able to get on the board. Seven minutes in, Doggett out-skated a Paladins defenseman to score a short-handed breakaway goal that proved to be the only goal of the period. Heading into the second intermission, Queen's was up 1-0.  
 
The third period was once again a tight contest. The Gaels had a number of chances, including another shot from Doggett, but this one hit the crossbar. In the final minute of the game, the Paladins pulled goaltender Matthew Murphy for an extra attacker. Bailie stood tall in the Queen's net as time expired to preserve the 28 save shutout.
 
BY THE NUMBERS
6 – Slater Doggett is riding a six game point-streak to start the season
2 – Kevin Bailie recorded his second shutout of the season
3 – Three straight wins for the Queen's Gaels
 
FINAL SAY
"RMC is always a hardworking team. If you're going to have success against them, you have to match it. Every inch was fought for tonight. Any time you face RMC, it's a good game." – Assistant Coach Andrew Haussler
 
UP NEXT
The Gaels take on the Waterloo Warriors at home in the Memorial Centre on Friday, October 28. The game begins at 7:30pm.