The Delta Planes had started off terribly in the Season 52 SMJHL Prospect Tournament by dropping their first three games and had just been blown out by Foxtrot in their first game of a home and home series.  With an average age of 67, it was no wonder the team could not get things going.  Center Ethan Duncan was asked about his play and he replied, “It has just been downright awful, but watch out.  Tonight will be special.  I feel good and this team is feeling loose and we’re ready to win.”

The Planes began the night flying around the Foxes with 3 quick goals in just over two minutes and eventually broke out to a 5-1 lead just 5:45 into the game and had chased already chased Sam Lowery.  The Trottyfoxes began to claw their way back, but the Planes had other ideas.  With just under 4 minutes to play, defenseman New Player made a great pass down low to Ragnar Skallagrimsson who deflected the pass home for a hat trick!  Then the rout was on.  With 1:17 to go in the first, Duncan sprung Skallagrimsson in on a breakaway and the team never looked back.  By the time the first period was over, it was 7-4, Skallagrimsson had 4 goals and Duncan had piled up 3 assists.

The second and third periods were far less action packed, but center Miles Metcalfe picked up a goal and an assist and A Jobin hung on for his first win of the tournament, stopping 37 out of 42 shots.  The final score was Planes 9, Trottyfoxes 5.

Sam Lowery grudgingly made his way back into the net just one minute into the third after Foxtrot’s backup goalie snapped his stick after giving up his 4th of the night.  He was not made available to the media for comment.

Stars of the Night:

FIRST STAR: Planes - Ragnar Skallagrimsson – 4 goals, 1 assist
SECOND STAR: Planes - Miles Metcalfe – 2 goals, 2 assists
THIRD STAR: Planes - Ethan Duncan – 0 goals, 3 assists