The Saginaw Spirit earned a 5-2 victory over the Soo Greyhounds in Ontario Hockey League action. Saginaw capitalized on the Greyhounds' undisciplined play, which resulted in nine power-play opportunities for the Spirit. A power-play goal early in the third period ignited the Spirit's comeback, leading to five unanswered goals.
On a night when their penalty kill was a difference early on. It was a power play goal against in the final period that changed things in a hurry in the final 20 minutes.
“Complete lack of discipline,” Greyhounds coach John Dean said. “You’re not going to win giving any team nine power plays, let alone the Saginaw Spirit.”Dean told reporters following the game that sending a message will come during the week for the team.Asked about the Greyhounds discipline in the loss, a frustrated Jordan Charron said, “some of the guys are maybe playing selfish and not playing for their teammates.
Saginaw proceeded to tie the game at 7:56 as Jacob Cloutier took a pass in the slot from Carson Harmer below the goalline and beat Lalonde high glove side and then gave the Spirit a 3-2 lead at 12:47 when he took a pass from Sebastien Gervais and beat Lalonde with a shot from the right faceoff circle high short side.
ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE SAGINAW SPIRIT SOO GREYHOUNDS PENALTY KILL POWER PLAY
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