Matt Leon stood on his head and made 33 saves to lead the Springfield Jr. Blues to a 7-1 victory over the Soo Eagles.
Springfield was sparked by Tom Cooney, who finished with one goal. Cooney scored 16:35 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Springfield. Jon Carkeek picked up the assist.
The Jr. Blues put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Soo to score on any of its three power plays. Springfield's goal total was higher than its season average. The Jr. Blues average 2.6 goals per game. Springfield put 41 shots on net during the contest, more than the 26.0 it averages per game.
Springfield additionally got points from Nate Chasteen, who also grabbed one goal and one assist and Mike Severson, who also registered one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Springfield included Ryan Atkinson, who had two and Micah Ranum and Brett Skibba, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Springfield were Terry Leibo, who had two and Jack Sloan, Theo Tydingco, Mitch Rogge, Parker Johnson, and Davis Dekorte, who each chipped in one.
The Eagles' offense operated below they season average. Soo averages 3.3 goals per game. The Eagles' defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. Soo averages 2.5 goals allowed per game. The Eagles' offense rang up 34 shots on the Jr. Blues' net.
Soo was led by Jared VanWormer, who scored the team's only goal. VanWormer scored 6:00 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Eric Rivard assisted on the tally.
Springfield incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Tyler Marble took the loss and made 27 saves before being replaced by Skoog Paige who made seven saves. The Eagles incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors.
