CASS Huskies Edge the Undefeated Korah Colts in Thrilling High School Overtime Victory
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In a highly anticipated Sault Ste. Marie High School Hockey League showdown, the undefeated second-place Korah Colts traveled to Desbarats, Ontario, to face the league-leading CASS Huskies on Thursday, December 19th. The matchup lived up to its billing as the Huskies secured a dramatic 4-3 overtime win, solidifying their hold on first place.
First Period: Colts Start Strong
The game began with the Colts asserting early control. Deago Campagna opened the scoring with his seventh goal of the season, giving Korah a 1-0 lead. Tucker Deschamps followed up with his fourth goal of the season to extend the lead to 2-0. However, the Huskies responded with a critical goal from Hayden Wells, cutting the deficit to 2-1 as the first period came to a close.
Second Period: Huskies Battle Back
The second period saw the Huskies even the score. Aven Zelonko found the back of the net with his fourth goal of the season, tying the game at 2-2. Both teams traded chances throughout the period, with strong goaltending from Cash Roswell for the Huskies and Peyton Melchoirre for the Colts keeping the score level heading into the third.
Third Period: Trading Blows
The Colts regained the lead early in the third period when Preston Miller scored to make it 3-2. But the Huskies showed their resilience as Gabe Stewart netted his fourth goal of the season to tie the game at 3-3, setting the stage for an intense overtime finish.
Overtime: Quenneville Delivers the Winner
In the extra frame, Tyler Quenneville emerged as the hero for the Huskies, scoring the game-winning goal to give CASS the 4-3 victory.
Implications
The victory cements the CASS Huskies’ status as league leaders, while the Korah Colts suffer their first loss of the season in a hard-fought contest. Both teams showcased their skill and determination, setting the stage for what could be an exciting rematch later in the season. This clash between the top two teams in the league was a display of high-caliber high school hockey, leaving fans eager for more as the season progresses.
CASS coach Spencer Lawrence told Saultsports that “Today was a hard-fought game, and I’m incredibly proud of how our team handled the challenge. We went down four minutes into the third period, but Gabe Stewart stepped up, finding a way to tie the game with 27 seconds left, sending it into overtime. In overtime, we took ahold of the opportunity, with Tyler Quenneville burying a huge rebound to secure the win! Tyler has been a huge asset to the team so far this season and we can’t wait to see what else he has in store for us. It was a total team effort, and moments like this are what make the game so special, especially in a school buyout game with 150 students in the stands right before the holiday break! I think the guys showed great composure, and played smart and I believe that’s what led us to the victory. We know there’s always room for improvement, and we need to keep pushing as the season progresses, especially with a strong team like Korah right on our heels in the standings!”
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