Richibucto wins twice, takes over 1st place in ESHL

(ESHL / LHSE) - The Richibucto Rum Runners have taken over sole possession of 1st place in the Eastern Senior A Hockey League with 2 victories over the weekend. On Friday, in Sackville, the Rum Runners defeated the Bud Lite Combines 7 to 3. Three players led the way with each a goal and 2 assists Justin Johnson, Scott Sack and Mark Rippley. Other markers came from Etienne Robichaud, Mark Fillmore, Jason Rinzler and Derek Maloney. Replying for Sackville were Nicolas Laplante, Marshal MacDonald and Matt Biron. Pierre-Luc Thériault got the win in nets while Mike Charlton suffered the loss. Saturday, in Cocagne, ESHL fans were treated to a great goaltenders duel with both goalies making key saves to keep their team in the game. The contest was finally decided when Rum Runners" Ryan Gillis scored at 2:54 of the overtime period to give Richibucto the 3 - 2 win. Scott Sack and Etienne Robichaud were the other Richibucto markers. Relying for the Bouctouche Maritime Doors & Windows were Alexandre Viagnault and Joel Malenfant. Winning goaltender was Pierre-Luc Thériault while Luc LeBlanc took the loss. Sunday, the ESHL had 2 games on tap with the 1st game in Sackville where the Memramccok Air Repairs came up with a 13 to 2 victory over the Bud Lite Combines. Leading the way for the Air Repairs was Jamie McCabe with 5 goals, Jean-Yves Cormier had the hat trick, Mathieu Melanson with 2 while single goals came from Lucas Martin, Stéphane Dion and Craig Martin. Marshall MacDonald and Jarrod Fraser replied for Sackville. Marc Gagnon was credited with the win in nets while Jim Curry had the loss. In the other game on Sunday in Bouctouche, the Maritime Doors & Windows defeated the visiting Shediac Capitals 9 to 2. Leading the way for Bouctouche was the ESHL scoring leader Michael LeBlanc with 5 goals and 1 assists, Alexandre Vignault with 1 goal and 3 assists, Ryan Salvis with 2 goals and a single from Jocelyn Dallaire. Rene Leger scored twice for the Capitals. Jean-Francois Mallet was the winning goaltender while Adrian Doiron was credited with the loss. Richibucto Rum Runners with their two wins now leads the ESHL by 1 point over Bouctouche and 2 pts over Memramccok. Michael LeBlanc of Bouctouche increased his lead in the ESHL scoring to 6 points over Richibucto Justin Johnson.
Posted - Jan-26-2010 10:48 AM