Islanders Hockey Club 6, Boston Jr. Rangers 3
Islanders Lead Series 1-0
Six different goal-scorers scored for the IHC, including Ethan Brochu, Dylan Reynolds and Nico Rooney each with a goal and an assist. Thomas Cafarelli stopped 24 of 27 shots in net for the Islanders
South Shore Kings 3, Utica Jr. Comets 1
Series Tied 1-1
The Kings scored three unanswered second period goals to win 3-1. Second-year King Maxwell Fleming’s first playoff goal was the GWG and A.J. Prioli assisted on all three goals. In net, the Kings’ Matthew Dore stopped 46 of 47 shots. On the other end, the Utica Jr. Comets’ Derek Sparks was also strong with 49 saves on 52 shots.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 4, Connecticut Jr. Rangers 2
WBS Knights Lead Series 1-0
For WBS on Thursday, Ilya Baldin scored the GWG and had a 1-1-2 line, while Timofei Korober and Leonardo Vona also had a goal and an assist apiece. Gusts Valantis stopped 35 of 37 shots on goal for the win, and CJR’s Teddy Ecker was also impressive with 39 saves on 43 shots.
College Universel Gatineau 5, Somang L-L Hockey 2
Universel Wins Series 2-0
Somang put up a good challenge with a 1-0 lead and a close 3-2 deficit before Universel pulled away. Thomas St-Louis scored two goals, and Justin Deschenes put up a 1-2-3 line to help lead Universel. In net, Marcus Gomes stopped 19 of 21 shots for the win.
Battle Creek Kernels 3, Columbus Mavericks 2
Battle Creek Leads Series 1-0
The Kernels’ Brayden Lewis scored the first two goals, Colton Place had the GWG and Nate Fricke registered two assists for the Kernels. Galvin Reagan made an amazing 68 saves on 70 shots to get Battle Creek the win.
Cincinnati Cyclones 1, Red River Spartans 0
Cincinnati Leads Series 1-0
Nicholas Wah stopped all 38 shots he faced for a big shutout, while Zachary Lehman scored the only goal for Cincinnati to give the Cyclones their first playoff victory.
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