Oliver Paipoonge, ON –
Special teams were the difference on Saturday night at Norwest Arena. The Lakers went 3 for 5 and the Walleye were 0 for 3.
The Walleye got on the board first as Logan Hanna ripped a shot from slot past Lakers goaltender Nolan Koethler. The Lakers would respond with two power play goals the first from Lyndon Gould and the second with 10 seconds remaining in the period from Zak Green.
The Lakers started the second period on the power play and Ronnie Bender wasted little time potting his first of the season past Walleye netminder Sam Moen.
The third period saw Walleye defenceman Eric Gawley fire a shot from the point that found the back of the net to bring the Walleye to within one. With the goalie out for the extra attacker the Walleye had some great chances but couldn’t find the equalizer and the final was 3-2 Lakers. The Walleye travel to Dryden Wednesday to take on the Ice Dogs. The Lakers will host the Ice Dogs in a Sunday matinee at the Duke.
