KINGSTON, Ont. (November 9, 2018) – The Queen's Gaels (7-3-0) got back on track Friday night with their 5-2 win over the No.9 UQTR Patriotes (6-4-0).
With the pressure that comes on a two-game losing streak, the Gaels had to take on a red-hot UQTR squad who had won three in a row.
GAME FLOW
The Gaels opened the scoring early in the first as
Mason Kohn scored his team-leading third powerplay goal of the season.
Despite being heavily outshot in the period, the Gaels managed to grab a 2-0 lead heading into the first intermission as
Mason Kohn scored his second of the period off a physical rush towards the net.
The second period was fairly quiet other than a UQTR goal, which cut the Gaels' lead in half. Jason Lavallee's goal was the lone strike of the period as the Patriotes outshot the Gaels 21-4 in the frame.
UQTR had plenty of shots but weren't capitalizing on their opportunities, allowing Queen's to add to their lead in the third.
Luke Edwards scored his first of the year on the powerplay to bring the Gaels lead up to 3-1. However, under a minute later Elie Berube responded for the Patriotes to bring the score to 3-2.
In the final moments,
Duncan Campbell pounced on a rebound to put the game out of reach. Two minutes later,
Slater Doggett scored his fifth of the season to bring the final tally to 5-2 for the Gaels.
MUST-SEE MOMENTS
Mason Kohn kicked off the scoring on the powerplay!
He wasn't done their as point #2 came on goal #2.
Edwards buried the eventual game-winning goal early in the third.
BACK TO FORM
After allowing six goals in the Gaels' loss to Ottawa,
Justin Fazio bounced back with a 53-save performance against the Patriotes.
UQTR was constantly sending shots Fazio's way, however the first year goaltender was up to the task as he made his first 50-save performance of his U SPORTS career.
BY THE NUMBERS
33 – UQTR had 33 more shots than the Gaels, however they weren't able to capitalize on many opportunities.
3 – The Gaels converted on all three of their powerplays.
13 – With his four point performance (two goals, two assists), Kohn now leads the Gaels with 13 points.
UP NEXT
Tomorrow night the Gaels and Patriotes will battle once again as the Gaels look to complete the weekend sweep.
Game time is set for 7:30pm. Tickets can be purchased at gogaelsgo.com/tickets or you can watch the game live at OUA.tv.
