Indians go one and one on the opening day of the Victory Honda/Belle Tire Showcase
Friday, January 30, 2015 at 05:39PM In the opening game of the tournament neither team was able score in the first two periods of the game. In the third the Indians had their chance however Hill Academy capitalized on a turn over at the 11:55 mark to score on a breakaway, this ended up being all they needed and the game ended 1-0 in thier favor. Brandon Gordon played outstanding in the net in a losing effort.
In the second game the Indians put together a better effort to take a win over the Ontario Avalanche from California. Both teams played even through the first period, in the second Ashton Calder opened the scoring on a nice rush assisted by Ethan St.Germain. Chris Hazen split the Avalance defense and put a nice shot over the goaltender shoulder for a 2-0 lead assisted by Evan Augustine, the scoring continue when Kristian Jackson scored on a rebound on shot from Kyle Yates and the teams went to the dressing room with the Indians up 3-0. In the third Ontario scored to get within two, however the Indians closed out the game and took the 3-1 win. CJ Boothe played outstanding in net for the win.
The Indians return to action tomorrow morning against the Columbus Blue Jackets.