Vipers vs. Predators

The LaSalle Vipers beat the Lambton Shores Predators 7-3 on Oct. 22, at the Vollmer Recreation Centre, in LaSalle.

The Vipers had a rough start to the game finishing off the first period with a score of 2-1 for the Predators.  The Vipers also lost one of their players, Nikko Sablone, to a game misconduct after fighting with one of the Predators.

At the end of the second period the Vipers were winning 5-2 and by the time the teams got to the third period the score was 7-3.

The Vipers lost another player, Nicolas Crescenzi, to a game misconduct for fighting.  They also lost two other players with shoulder injuries, Captain Brett Langlois and Daniel Beaudoin.  The Predators goalie was also kicked out of the game mid-way through third period.

“Our start today was obviously not what we expected…give them credit they played really hard in the first period,” said Bill Bowler, head coach of the Vipers.  “I think we got a few breaks to get us back in the game and from there I think we played very well and we got contribution from all of the guys.”

Liam McDougall, 16, is a call-up for the vipers and scored his first Junior B goal in the game.  McDougall has been called up for three games in the season so far.  He plays for the Lakeshore Canadians Junior C hockey team.

“I’m happy to get called up and have the opportunity to play for them,” said McDougall.