NEWS ITEM
Monday, November 29th, 2010
Norwich upset by Simcoe in shootout
The Norwich Merchants suffered only their 2nd blemish on their otherwise perfect season last night in Simcoe.
The Storm tied the game 5-5 on the powerplay with less than 5 minutes to go in the 3rd period.
Then both Corey Bethune and Tristan Lysko scored in the shootout following a scoreless overtime period ..... while neither Bryan Phillips or Mike Brilhante could pocket a goal for the Merchants ..... giving the Storm the victory.
Norwich only other blemish was also a shootout loss 3-2 in New Hamburg back in October ... in there 1st game after the sudden tragic passing of defenceman Ben Pearson.
The Merchants lead the NDJCHL with 36 points on a 17-0-2 record .... while Simcoe is now on a 8-game winning streak after a sluggish start to the season and sit in 3rd place with 25 points on a 12-5-1 record.
(Staff)