It took some late heroics, but the Winterhawks managed

to stay undefeated against an improved Shallow Lake 

Crushers club.

Brendon Haefling scored with 1:25 left in the 3rd period

to give the Winterhawks a 5-4 win (2-0-0) in a

back-and-forth battle.

The scoring opened on a shorthanded goal by Darryl

McKinnon four minutes into the game, but Shallow Lake

answered right back less than four minutes later.

The second period saw some undisciplined play as the

Hawks felt the effects of a short bench.

Shallow Lake struck twice in the second, including a goal

while on a two-man advantage, but the Hawks answered

back each time to send it to the third period all tied up

at 3-3.

The Winterhawks took the lead about halfway through

the  third period on a goal by Bryan Kazarian, but Shallow

Lake was able  to tie it up mere minutes later.

The game stayed tied up until Haefling's winner with

less than two minutes to go.

Brent MacDermid picked up the honours as the 

Crabby Joe's Player of the Game with a shorthanded

 goal and two assists.

Andrew Smith made 15 saves in goal for his first win

 of the season.

The Winterhawks are back on the ice Friday night

 (October 21st) against the Lucknow Lancers. 

Game time is 8:30pm at The Plex.

News & Notes:

* Craig Johnston dressed for the Winterhawks, 

wearing #50.

* Sandy Lindsay of Southampton sang the national

 anthem prior to the game.

* Bruce Telecom Flag Bearers were Sam & 

Wesley Kozelenko, Eoin MacKay and Jarrett Blue.