Photo by Emily Chatwood / MBC News
Friday night the Napanee Raiders posted an impressive win over the Port Hope Panthers.
The Raiders posted 3 goals in the first, scored by Carter Slaven, Tanner Hawkins (Power Play) and Ben Kerr. The Panthers then managed to sneak one past the Raiders defense to score their lone goal of the night. The Raiders posted three more goals in the second period, scored by Luc Amat, Keenan Downey and Hawkins (Power Play). The Raiders solidified their win with another Power Play goal in the third period, scored by Mason Goodfellow. Raiders win 7-1.
Raiders goalie Denholm Blair made 27 saves on 28 shots on goal. The Raiders posted 62 shots on goal.
Saturday night the Raiders hopped on the bus and made the trip to Frankford to play the Huskies.
The Huskies scored twice in the first period, then twice more in the second period. In the third period, the Huskies posted their fifth goal of the night. The Raiders answered it with a Power Play goal late in the period, scored by Will Mitchell, to avoid the shutout. Huskies win 5-1.
Raiders goalie Jacob Brown made 33 saves on 38 shots on goal. The Raiders posted 32 shots on goal.
Standings update: The Napanee Raiders are in fourth place in the East Tod Division standings with a 8-5-2 record and 18 points.
The Raiders return to action: On Friday, Nov. 6th they’ll host the Picton Pirates. Puck drop at 7:30pm. Then on Sunday, they’re in Trent Hills to play the Thunder at 4:30pm.
Elsewhere in the division this weekend: Thursday night Picton defeated Trent Hills 4-2. Elsewhere Saturday night Amherstview defeated Port Hope 5-2. On Sunday, Amherstview hosts Picton and Frankford is in Trent Hills.
If you’re unable to attend any game this season, make sure you tune in to 88.7 myFM game time for live play-by-play action with Trevor Struthers, thanks to title sponsor Harvest Brinery.
Written by Emily Chatwood
