CIS No. 3 Axemen sweep weekend games against CIS ranked teams

WOLFVILLE, N.S. - Coming off an overtime win one night ago against the CIS No. 2 ranked UNB Varsity Reds, the CIS No. 3 ranked Acadia Axemen were back in action for game 6 of a 28 game regular season against the CIS No. 8 ranked and undefeated Moncton Aigles Blues.

It didn't take long for Moncton to jump to an early lead, only 1:04 after puck drop, on the powerplay. The goal came on a slap spot by Allain Saulnier who got one through a screened Brandon Glover, who didn't have a chance.

The second period picked up where the first left off with lots of physical play, but never the less both teams went scoreless with Acadia out shooting Moncton 16-10.

The third period was like a completely new game, as the Axemen came out poised to win, however it was Moncton who struck first netting a slap shot past Glover to take a two goal lead.

On a picture perfect breakout, passing the puck like it was on string, not long after killing off a two minute delay of game penalty, rookie Zachary Franko went upstairs from the slot to put the Axemen within one.

After the Aigles Bleus took a slashing penalty, the momentum completely shifted in Acadia's favour and on the ensuing man-advantage, Acadia tied the game at two.

First year defenseman, Matthew Pufahl, who showed great patience by waiting for a lane to become available. When it was, Pufahl found Mike Cazzola, who tipped a two foot backhand home.

Only 26 seconds later, Acadia was on the board again and this time rookie Sam Fioretti jammed one in for the eventual game winning goal.

Brandon Glover played outstanding, continuing his hot play of late. Glover made a big breakaway stop at the midpoint of the second period and turned aside 25 of 27 shots for the win.

Lemay made 32 saves in the losing effort and received the games second star for his performance.

Acadia's next home game is November 7 at 7:00pm when they host the CIS #10 ranked Saint Mary's Huskies. They will find themselves on the road as they visit St. Thomas and UPEI. The Aigles Bleus' five game winning streak comes to an end in Wolfville and they will on the road next weekend in Halifax against Dalhousie and then off to StFX.

Submitted by Mitchell Racine, Acadia Sports Information Office