GAME RECAP: Saints Drop Third Game In A Row In Loss To Crusaders

Despite an impressive offensive effort, outshooting their opponents, the Spruce Grove Saints fell 9-4 to the Sherwood Park Crusaders. 

The Crusaders jumped out to a commanding lead with three unanswered goals in the opening frame, putting the Saints on the back foot early.

In the second period, Matheson Mason gave the Saints a small spark by scoring a shorthanded goal, however, the Crusaders responded with three more, extending their lead to 6-1 after 40 minutes.

The Saints showcased an offensive outburst in the third with Johnstone, Seger, and Polak each finding the back of the net. However, the Crusaders matched their efforts, scoring three more goals to secure the 9-4 victory.

The Saints will look to bounce back tomorrow night as they face off against the Crusaders once again, this time on home ice, hoping to split the home-and-home series.

Final Score: 9-4 Crusaders

Shots on Goal: 41-29 Saints

3 Stars: 

  1. Jeremy Loranger
  2. Poul Andersen
  3. Kale Dach