Indians down the U18 Loons 3-2

Saturday saw the Indians take to the ice against the Minnesota Loons U18 team at Fogarty Arena.  Throughout the first period the Indians pushed towards the Loons net creating a lot of opportunities, however couldn’t score leaving both teams tied at 0-0 in the first period.  The Loons broke the ice in the second period on a power play to take the early lead, but Tommy Cahill came right back beating their netminder over the shoulder from Kevin Bostwick and Cain Grosbeck to get the Indians back to even.  Shortly after the tying goal Jack Swan won the Battle for a puck in front of their net set up by Grant Wickham to put the in Indians up by one goal, then Chase Tallaire beat the Loons netminder low for the third goal of the night from Dylan Bott.  Minnesota didn’t quit and fought back within one goal, but from that point on Logan Raffaele shut to the door to preserve the win in net.

The Indians with face the Minnesota Magicians U18 team tomorrow 3:00pm CDT at the Schwann Superrink for the final game of the NAPHL Showcase.  All games are televised on Hockey TV.