Thursday, October 3, 2013

10/2 Recap: Kea scraps; Austin's streak halted

Justin Kea earned his first fighting major of the year Wednesday as Saginaw edged Sarnia 4-3 in a physical affair. American-born draft eligible defender Anthony DeAngelo scored his third goal of the year for the losing side. The Spirit return to action Friday when they host Plymouth.

Brady Austin saw his four-game point streak snapped as Belleville lost a 4-3 overtime decision to Kingston. Highly-rated draft prospect Sam Bennett scored a goal for the Frontenacs. The Bulls visit Oshawa on Friday.

In WHL play, Logan Nelson was blanked for the fourth-straight game as Victoria earned the road split at Prince George with a 1-0 victory.The Royals will look to continue tightening up their defense Friday when they travel to Kamloops.