Smiths Falls Bears open home schedule with big win over Rockland Nationals in CCHL action
Bears Ethan Coltart’s shot on the Nationals net was blocked by goalie Sean Storr Friday, with help from Wade Brennan (22) on Sept. 15 as Smiths Falls hosted Rockland in their home opener. Aidan Graham (44) waits for the rebound. The Bears won 4-3. – Laurie Weir/Metroland
Smiths Falls Bears Michael Larose (18) makes a shot on the Nationals nets around defender Brennan Wade in Friday’s 4-3 win. Bears Alex DiCarlo (16) is in the wings. Sept. 15, 2017 – Laurie Weir/Metroland
The Smiths Falls Bears earned a 4-3 home opener win on Friday, Sept. 15 in CCHL action against the Rockland Nationals. Here, Bears Matthieu France tries to keep away from Nationals Aiden Graham while Smiths Falls Hayden Hart (24) looks for the pass. – Laurie Weir/Metroland
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The Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears claimed a 4-3 win at home Friday, Sept. 15 in front of 370 fans over the Rockland Nationals.
The game was the only one the Bears saw over the weekend as their Sunday game was postponed in Nepean due to ice conditions.
But Friday it was a close game throughout as Smiths Falls took an early lead in the firs period when Alex DiCarlo scored. He was assisted by Michael Larose and Mitchell Larabie and it was the only goal of the period.
Into the secon, Rockland evened the score then went ahead 2-1 with goals from Jean-Sylvain Boyer and Benjamin Pruneau.
Third period action saw Smiths Falls respond to tie the game again at two-each with Larose’s second of the game. DiCarlo and Scott Gervais supplied helpers.
Dana Engram put the visitors up by one with his goal at 10:08.
The Bears Tate Leeson scored the game winner at 14:33 with help from Marc Shannon and Kris Lalonde. Insurance cmae with Ryan Gibson’s goal at 15:55 assisted by Kyle Dowdall and Ethan Coltart.
The winning netminder was Kyle Renaud in relief of Bradley Dobson.
Game stars were Tate Leeson for Smiths Falls; Wade Brennan for Rockland and Michael Larose for Smiths Falls.
The Bears are hosting Brockville Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. and Friday, they’re home to the Navan Grads at 7:30 p.m.
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by Laurie Weir
Laurie Weir is a news editor at Metroland Media, including The Perth Courier, Smiths Falls Record News and regionally for The Carleton Place Almonte Canadian Gazette and the Kemptville Advance. Follow her on Twitter @InOttValley or find her on Facebook at any of the publications listed.
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