Eagles Dominate for Fourth Straight Win
The Innisfail Eagles kept their winning streak alive by delivering another commanding performance with a 13-4 victory over the Millet Barons at the Innisfail Twin Arena!
The birds took control early, scoring three goals in the opening period before unleashing a six-goal second period. Four more goals in the third sealed their fourth consecutive victory and another big night on home ice.
FIRST PERIOD
The Eagles wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, with Ryland McNinch opening the scoring just 52 seconds into the game. Tyler Berkholtz added another before Brandon Aab made it 3-0. Innisfail set the pace early, outshooting Millet 16-6 and carrying a three-goal lead into the first intermission.
SECOND PERIOD
The Eagles' offence erupted in the second, with Holden Knights and Joel Ray extending the lead to 5-0. Chance Longjohn added another before Jacob Wozney and Jeremy Klessens scored to make it 8-0. Millet finally got on the board with a goal from Christopher McKay, but Josh Gette answered for Innisfail. The Barons added a late goal from Trevor Posch, sending the Eagles into the third with a commanding 9-2 lead.
THIRD PERIOD
The Eagles kept the pressure on, with Longjohn scoring his second of the night on the power play just 54 seconds into the period. Millet responded with a power-play goal, but Longjohn struck again to complete his hat trick. McNinch added his second of the night before Gette connected on the power play to make it 13-3. Millet scored once more in the closing minutes, bringing the final score to 13-4.
Innisfail dominated the shot clock with a 57-31 advantage and converted on two of three power-play opportunities. Goaltender Aiden Doel turned aside 27 shots to earn another victory.
PLAYER HIGHLIGHTS
Chance Longjohn led the Eagles with a hat trick and two assists for a five-point performance, earning First Star honours. Colten Hayes had an outstanding night setting up his teammates, collecting six assists.
Josh Gette contributed two goals and two assists for four points, while Ryland McNinch scored twice and added an assist to earn Third Star honours.
Joel Ray recorded a goal and two assists to claim Second Star, and Jeremy Klessens and Holden Knights each finished with a goal and two assists.
The Eagles' balanced offensive attack saw nine different players find the back of the net in another impressive team performance.
NEXT UP
The Eagles hit the road on Friday, November 20th to face the Drayton Valley Thunder, before returning to the Innisfail Twin Arena on Saturday, November 28th to host the Stony Plain Eagles.
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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