Bridgetown runs out clock on C.K. comeback

By Justin Halbersma

The C.K. Gators took to the ice January 25 in Bridgetown to challenge the host Trojans. The Trojans, boasting the highest scoring line in the VHSHL this season, systematically dismantled the Gators, taking the game 7-4.

Bridgetown scored early and they scored often, building a 7-1 lead, led by Jeremy Bent’s five goals. The line of Bent, Geoff Burke and Dennis Frost has proven to be unstoppable this season. In their first 14 games, the trio has combined for 145 points. This game was no different: six of the seven goals were recorded by that line.

C.K. mounted a last minute comeback, finally solving Trojan netminder Noah Croft and recording three goals in less than a minute - but, the clock was against the Gators.

In addition to Bent’s five goals, Burke and Jordan Saunders each added singles.

Andrew Fraser scored twice for Central Kings. Boo DiGioacchino and Mitchell Stevens added singles.

Around the league

In other VHSHL action, Horton defeated NKEC 2-1 in a shootout. West Kings dropped both their games this past weekend by a combined score of 11-3, falling to Middleton Friday 6-2 and then losing to Horton 5-1. NKEC defeated Bridgetown 5-4 Saturday, and Middleton kept up their pursuit of the league’s best record, defeating Avon View by a 3-2 score.



This week

Horton plays twice, traveling to Berwick for an 8:15 p.m. start against the Gators Feb. 1, and hosting Avon View in Kentville at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2. Bridgetown travels to Kingston for a 7:30 p.m. start Friday against West Kings.

In female action, Central Kings travels to Canning to take on NKEC at 6:45 p.m. Feb. 1

Standings

Team Points

NKEC Titans 27

Middleton Blues 24

Horton Griffins 21

Bridgetown Trojans 20

Avon View Avalanche 17

Central Kings Gators 11

West Kings Wolverines 4