Korah Colts Dominate in Midweek Showdown Against White Pines Wolverines
On Wednesday, December 18th, hockey fans at the John Rhodes Centre witnessed a high-scoring affair in the Sault Ste. Marie High School Hockey League. The undefeated Korah Colts took to the ice against the struggling White Pines Wolverines, who were searching for their first win of the season. The game started with promise for the Wolverines but quickly turned into a showcase of the Colts’ offensive prowess, culminating in a decisive 13-3 victory for Korah.
First Period: Wolverines Strike First
The Wolverines began the game with energy and determination, and it was Keenan Boissoneau who opened the scoring to give White Pines a surprising 1-0 lead. However, the Colts were quick to respond, with Donny Hernden finding the back of the net to tie the game at 1-1. Arthur Vincent reignited hope for the Wolverines, scoring their second goal to reclaim a 2-1 lead. Yet, Griffin Albert of the Colts answered with a tying goal, bringing the score to 2-2 by the end of an exciting first period.
Second Period: Colts Take Control
The second period saw the Colts shift into high gear. Samuel Caruso scored to give Korah their first lead of the game, 3-2. From there, the floodgates opened. Koen Manchulenko, Griffin Albert, and Tyler Lang each added goals, with Manchulenko tallying twice in the period. By the end of the second, the score stood at a commanding 8-2 in favor of the Colts.
Third Period: Colts Seal the Deal
The final period continued in similar fashion as Tyler Lang notched his second of the game, followed by another goal from Manchulenko, completing his hat trick. Tucker Deschamps and Preston Miller joined the scoring spree before Griffin Albert capped off his stellar performance with the game’s final goal. Ethan Marsh provided a brief spark for the Wolverines, scoring their third and final goal of the night.
Standout Performances
Korah Colts: Koen Manchulenko led the way with a hat trick, while Griffin Albert registered three goals of his own. Tyler Lang and Tucker Deschamps also contributed multi-goal performances.
White Pines Wolverines: Keenan Boissoneau, Arthur Vincent, and Ethan Marsh managed to find the net for the Wolverines, providing bright spots in an otherwise challenging outing.
Between the Pipes
Kylan Roy stood tall for the Colts, earning the win with solid goaltending throughout the game. For the Wolverines, Thomas Bouchard and Ben Belleau split the goaltending duties, facing an onslaught of shots from the relentless Korah offense.
Looking Ahead
The Korah Colts remain undefeated, showcasing their depth, skill, and dominance as they gear up for tougher competition. Meanwhile, the White Pines Wolverines will look to regroup and build on their early-game successes as they continue their search for a breakthrough victory.
This matchup highlighted the stark contrast between a team on a winning streak and one still finding its footing, but for hockey fans, it was a thrilling game filled with effort, passion, and plenty of goals.
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