Tailgaters

Jan 2, 2016 at 7:00 PM
Norma Bush

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Chevron

Jan 2, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Norma Bush


Tailgaters
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Chevron


Chevron comeback to edge Tailgaters

Calgary, AB – Kim Smith* scored his 12th goal of the season with 4:02 remaining in the third period and Mike Prins* scored a goal and added two assists to lead the Chevron erased a three-goal deficit and to a 5-4 triumph over the Tailgaters at Norma Bush on Saturday.

Capping off the scoring for the Chevron was Josh Collier*, Keith Bishop*, Casey Bajnok* each tallying single markers. Prins*, Pierre Turcotte* and Lee Nickel* each added two assists. Goaltender Darrell Gall* picked up the victory for the Chevron giving up four goals.

The victory extinguished the Chevron's three-game losing streak.

Finding the twine for the Tailgaters was Ben Bleakley* with two goals and Chris Legrow* and Derek Sharp* chipping in with a goal each. Goaltender Todd Bettison* surrendered five goals in the loss for the Tailgaters.

The Chevron jumped out to a 1-0 lead when Bishop* scored his fifth of the season with 18:12 left in the first period but Bleakley* responded for the Tailgaters with his 35th of the season to start the rally.

With the victory, the Chevron improve to 6-12-1-0 while the Tailgaters fall to 6-10-3-0.

UP NEXT: The Chevron are back at it on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 8:00 PM at Norma Bush when they battle the Schooners. The Tailgaters are back in action on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 7:00 PM at Frank McCool when they face the Knights.