The Bermuda Ball Hockey League finally shook off the rainy nights and returned to action with a thrilling doubleheader at the PCC Hockey Rink. Fans were treated to a 19-goal extravaganza as Hamilton Princess and Spine & Sport emerged victorious in their respective matchups.
Hamilton Princess Edges ACT in Shootout Thriller
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The opening game saw Hamilton Princess and ACT battle it out in a back-and-forth contest that ultimately required a shootout to decide the winner. After a scoreless first period, the two teams traded goals in the second, with Mathew Katzsch scoring for Hamilton Princess and Jake Fenske and Mike Travis replying for ACT.
The third period saw ACT take a 4-2 lead thanks to goals from Travis and Townie Jackson. However, Hamilton Princess showed their resilience, with Matthew Benson and Katzsch finding the back of the net to level the score at 4-4 and force overtime.
Jeff Ingelman emerged as the hero for Hamilton Princess, scoring the decisive goal in the shootout to secure a 5-4 victory.
Spine & Sport Cruise Past Appleby
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In the nightcap, Spine & Sport dominated proceedings, cruising to a 7-3 win over Appleby. Ross Rufiage led the charge with an impressive four-goal haul, while Jeremy Estey, Ryan Marshall, and Jake Goldberg also got on the scoresheet. Rob Osborne, Jeff Morash, and Max Boivin scored consolation goals for Appleby.
With the Bermuda Ball Hockey League season back in full swing, fans can expect more exciting action and high-scoring games in the weeks to come. The race for the playoffs is heating up, and every game promises to be a battle.
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