The Napanee Raiders now lead their Tod Division Semifinal series against the Amherstview Jets.
At home Friday night, the Raiders led 1-0 at the end of the first, thanks to a goal by Michael Airhart. A goal by Reid Lambert had the Raiders up 2-0 in the second before the Jets scored their first of the night for a 2-1 Raiders lead at the end of the second. Reid Lambert then scored twice early in the third period to earn the hat trick and lead the Raiders to a 4-1 lead. The Jets then managed to get two more past Logan Vale. But Raiders Michael Patrick and Reid Lambert each scored to lead the Raiders to a 6-3 win! Shots on goal were 43-23 favouring the Raiders.
The Raiders are 7-2 so far in the playoffs and 3-2 in this series. Looking to the other Tod division matchup, Lakefield and Frankford are tied 2-2 in their series.
The remainder of the Raiders playoff schedule is as follows:
- Game 6 @ Amherstview – Sun, Mar 16 @ 7:25pm
- *Game 7 @ Home – Tues, Mar 18 @ 7:30pm
- *If Needed
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Written by Emily Chatwood
