Admirals look for leadership in Game 6

By Christian Bouchard

 
The Amherstburg Admirals will look for players to step into the spotlight in Game 6 of the Great Lakes Junior ‘C’ Hockey League Semi-Final round.

After having won their previous seven straight playoff games, the Admirals have dropped their last two games, extending the series with the Blenheim Blades.

During the playoffs, the Admirals have scored a total of 43 goals while allowing just 28. Amherstburg is looking to win their franchise’s first ever Great Lakes Junior ‘C’ championship in just their second year of existence.

“We try to use momentum in every game,” said Chad Copeland, the teams leading goal scorer in the playoffs. “It’s all about getting pucks deep, working hard and always pushing to apply the pressure.”

Although Copeland leads his team in points and scoring while adding two shorthanded goals, the Admirals have a total of 12 players on their roster who have scored at least one goal during the playoffs.

Many members of the team have contributed to the team’s success during the playoffs. However, in order for the Admirals to win the series with the Blades and advance to the finals, they will need certain players to come up big.

“Winning seven straight in the playoffs makes it pretty clear we’re on a roll,” said Luke Gangnon, captain of the Admirals who has scored five times in six playoff games. “If we just keep our wheels moving, we will probably have a championship ahead”.

The Admirals will travel to Blenheim Feb. 27 for Game 6 of the GLJCHL championships. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. A win for the Admirals will advance them into the finals to face the regular season champions Essex 73s.