RAPIDS ARE DEFEATED 6-2 IN EDMUNDSTON

EDMUNDSTON – The Blizzard scored six unanswered goals, including four in the second period, on their way to a 6–2 victory Saturday night at the Jean-Daigle Centre against the Rapids in front of more than 2,600 spectators.

Leading 2–0 early in the second period, the Rapids were unable to contain the Blizzard’s offense which scored its final five goals in a span of less than eight minutes of play.
It marked Edmundston’s fourth win of the season against Grand Falls, allowing them to move ahead of their Northwest rivals in the Eastlink North Division standings.

The game had started well for the Rapids, who played the opening 20 minutes with lots of intensity while delivering some solid body checks, which appeared to catch their opponents by surprise.
Coen Miller opened the scoring for the visitors at 17:41 of the opening frame. Left without watch in front of the net, Miller scored on a pass from Bailey Shortall for his 22nd goal of the season.

Jonah Leard, with his 17th of the campaign, gave the Rapids a 2–0 lead at 2:14 of the second period while his team was on the power play.
The Blizzard responded shortly thereafter with a goal by Darien Thomson at 3:17. Edmundston then scored three unanswered goals in the final five minutes of the period to take a 4–2 lead. Benjamin Damphousse, Charles-Éric Tremblay, and Eliott Guenette were the goal scorers for the home team.

Michael Arsenault and Neka Jean scored 34 seconds apart early in the third period to seal the win for the Blizzard, who recorded their 23rd victory of the season.

The Blizzard outshot the Rapids 32–20. Cedric Massé earned the win between the pipes, while Adam Lecours was his counterpart.

Grand Falls currently holds a record of 21-14-6 for 48 points, placing them fourth in the Eastlink North Division standings.
Greg Leland’s team will return to action Sunday (3:00 p.m.) against the West-Kent Steamers in Bouctouche. The Steamers will then visit the Rapids next Friday night at the E.&P. Sénéchal Centre for a 7pm start.

ADITIONNAL NOTES

*Charles-Éric Tremblay and Michael Arsenault each finished the game with identical totals of one goal and one assist for Edmundston. William Labranche also recorded two points with two assists.
Jonah Leard led the Rapids offensively with one goal and one assist.

*The Rapids finished 1-for-2 on the power play. The Blizzard were held scoreless on five power-play opportunities.

*Three stars of the game: 1- Michael Arsenault (EDM); 2- William Labranche (EDM); 3- Benjamin Damphousse (EDM)

 

Patrick Thibault

 

Scoring

1st
17:41	GFR	Coen Miller (22) ASST: Bailey Shortall (9), Jonah Leard (34)
2nd
2:14	GFR	Jonah Leard (17) ASST: Nathan Plamondon-Michaud (21), Loic Francoeur (28) (PP)
3:17	EDM	Darien Thomson (32) ASST: Émile Fournier (20)
15:10	EDM	Benjamin Damphousse (2) ASST: William Labranche (22), Michael Derbidge (11)
17:16	EDM	Charles-Éric Tremblay (13) ASST: Michael Arsenault (21)
18:58	EDM	Eliott Guenette (11) ASST: Noah Larochelle (24), William Labranche (23)
3rd
2:03	EDM	Michael Arsenault (15) ASST: Charles-Éric Tremblay (22), Justin Bouchard-Trottier (12)
2:37	EDM	Neka Jean (5) ASST: François-Xavier Mercier (11)