Recap

The Saints second regular season game sees them on the road against Leduc. Leduc is coming off a one goal win against Beaumont yesterday. This is the first meeting of the year between theses two teams. The Saints score on their second shot of the game to take a 1-0 lead. The Saints dominate the first period out shooting Leduc 14-6. They continue to hold a 1-0 lead after the first period.

The Saints score an early second period goal to extend the lead to 2-0. Leduc’s goalie the makes a breakaway save to keep it 2-0 Saints. Leduc capitalizes on a Saints giveaway on their own end to cut the lead to 2-1. A post saves Leduc from going down 3-1. A fairly even second period saw the shots even at 9. The Saints hold a 2-1 going into the third period. The Saints have successfully killed off their 2 disadvantages so far this game. All the practice last game seemed to help.

The Saints fail to take advantage of an early power play in the third period and the score remains 2-1. Leduc ties the game at two with a shot from the point with 6:43 left in the game. The Saints respond quickly with a goal to take the lead 3-2. The Saints take a late penalty to give Leduc a chance to tie the game. The Saints score a short handed game to take a 4-2 lead. Another penalty gives Leduc a 5 on 3. The Saints kill off the opportunity to hold a 4-2 lead with 1:24 left in the game. Another late penalty allows Leduc to pull their goalie. The Saints hang on for a 4-2 victory.

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Game photos by Bill Clark