C.K. finishes regular season with win; NKEC leads the league

By Justin Halbersma

The West Kings Wolverines came to the Berwick Arena feb. 15 to take on archrivals Central Kings.

After narrowly defeating the Gators in the first meeting of the season, the Wolverines watched as C.K. found its game as the season wore on. The latest installment of the C.K./ West Kings rivalry saw the Gators defeat the Wolverines 7-2.

After a close first period, highlighted by exceptional goaltending by both C.K.’s Mitch Woodworth and West Kings’ Adam Gorman, the Gators went to work. Led by captain Zack Morse, Central Kings dominated the final two periods, blowing a close game wide open as the Gators began gaining momentum for the playoff run (which got underway Feb. 18 against Middleton).

Morse scored four goals to pace the C.K. attack. Mitch Stevens, Jeremy Foote and Brennan Aalders all notched singles.

This week

Game two in the best-of-three C.K. vs Middleton series goes Feb. 22 at 8:15 p.m. in Berwick. Game three - if needed - goes Saturday in Middleton at 8:30 p.m.

In other playoff news, West Kings fell 7-1 to NKEC Feb. 17 in Canning. Game two will be Friday night in Kingston at 7:30 p.m., with Game three- if needed - scheduled for Saturday night in Canning at 6:30 p.m.

In female action, West Kings heads to Acadia arena to meet up with Horton Feb. 22 at 7:45 p.m.

Standings

Team Points

NKEC Titans 29

Middleton Blues 24

Bridgetown Trojans 24

Horton Griffins 23

Avon View Avalanche 17

Central Kings Gators 15

West Kings Wolverines 4