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GAME RECAP: Podein’s Power Play Goal Powers Saints to Victory over Oilers

PHOTO: James Maclennan

With a 3-2 comeback win over the Okotoks Oilers, The Spruce Grove Saints took the season series 4-3. 

Jordan Murray scored an early goal to put the Oilers up 1-0.

Halfway through the second period, Ben Deacon added to the Oilers lead, putting them on top 2-0. A few minutes later, Josh Polak responded with a goal of his own to bring the Saints within one. 

At the nine-minute mark of the third period, Chris Battaini tied the game by scoring top-shelf. Soon after, Junior Podein followed up to score the game-winner and complete the comeback with a 3-2 win over the Oilers. 

Final Score: 3-2 SGS

SOG: 34-29 SGS

Three Stars: 

  1. Junior Podein (1G,1A) 
  2. Josh Polak (1G, 0A)
  3. Ben Deacon (1G, 0A)