Eagles Defeat Tofield Satellites 8-4 on the Road
The Innisfail Eagles kept their winning streak rolling Saturday night, battling back from an early deficit to defeat the Tofield Satellites 8-4 on the road!
Trailing 1-0 after the first period, the Eagles came roaring back with five goals in a wild second period before adding three more in the third to claim their third straight victory.
FIRST PERIOD: Tofield came out strong, opening the scoring midway through the period on a goal from Jaiden Laporte. Innisfail couldn't find the equalizer and headed into the first intermission trailing 1-0.
SECOND PERIOD: The Eagles wasted little time turning things around. Joel Ray and Riley Simpson struck just nine seconds apart to put Innisfail ahead 2-1, and the Eagles' newest signing, Tyson Perkins, followed with another to extend the lead. But Tofield wasn't going away quietly, battling back with two goals to tie the game 3-3. The Eagles answered with a strong finish as Jacob Wozney put Innisfail back on top before Brandon Aab added another just over a minute later, giving the Eagles a 5-3 advantage heading into the third.
The Satellites are a very hard working team who came out flying at the puck drop. They are a hard working team who took away our time and space early in the game. They really know how to play on their small ice surface. The coaching staff and the players did a great job adjusting and managed a nice road win. Another strong performance from Doel between the pipes. - Randy Graham, President
THIRD PERIOD: The Eagles picked up right where they left off, with Simpson finding the back of the net just 56 seconds into the period. Aab added his second of the night on the power play to stretch the lead to 7-3. Tofield managed one more on the power play, but Colten Hayes delivered the final blow with a shorthanded goal in the closing six seconds to seal the 8-4 victory.
The Eagles outshot Tofield 52-35, carrying much of the play and showing plenty of offensive firepower in their third straight win.
PLAYER HIGHLIGHTS
Joel Ray finished with a goal and an assist, while Tyler Arnold and Jordan Xavier each contributed two helpers. Tyson Perkins also found the back of the net, and Colten Hayes capped off the night with a shorthanded goal in the final seconds.
Congratulations go out to Tyson Perkins, last night's Building Trades of Alberta Player of the Game!
NEXT UP
The Eagles return home to the Innisfail Twin Arena on Saturday, November 14th when they host the Millet Barons. Puck drop is at 8:00 pm. Fans are encouraged to bring donations of hats, mitts and warm winter essentials, including items for older teens, in support of the local Christmas Bureau.
A LOOK AT THE STANDINGS
With three straight wins, the Eagles now sit fourth in the NCHL standings with a 3-1 record and six points. Innisfail has played just four games, fewer than any other team in the league, and will look to keep climbing the standings as the season continues.
About the Innisfail Eagles
The Innisfail Eagles are a senior hockey club based in Innisfail, Alberta, competing in the North Central Hockey League. Established in 1947, the Eagles are celebrating their 80th season.
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