The Powassan Voodoos faced off against the Timmins Rock in a highly anticipated match on Friday night, with both teams looking to secure a win. However, it was the Rock who emerged victorious, beating the Voodoos 3-1.
The game started off with a strong offensive push from the Rock, who dominated the first period with their aggressive play. Despite their efforts, the Voodoos’ defense held strong and the period ended with a scoreless tie.
In the second period, the Rock continued to put pressure on the Voodoos, and their persistence paid off when forward Derek Seguin scored the first goal of the game. The Voodoos quickly responded with a goal of their own from forward Cade Herd, tying the game at 1-1.
However, the Rock refused to back down and continued to push forward. Their efforts were rewarded when forward Riley Robitaille scored a power play goal, giving the Rock a 2-1 lead heading into the third period.
The Voodoos came out strong in the third period, determined to tie the game. But the Rock’s defense proved to be too strong, and they were able to hold off the Voodoos’ attacks. The Rock sealed their victory with an empty net goal from forward Josh Dickson, securing a 3-1 win.
This win marks the Rock’s fourth consecutive victory, solidifying their spot as one of the top teams in the league. On the other hand, the Voodoos continue to struggle, with this loss being their fourth in a row.
The Rock’s head coach Corey Beer praised his team’s performance, stating, “We played a solid game tonight. Our players showed great determination and were able to capitalize on our opportunities.”
Meanwhile, Voodoos’ head coach Max Gavin expressed his disappointment with the loss, saying, “We need to regroup and come back stronger in our next game. We have the talent, we just need to execute better.”
With this win, the Rock improve their record to 8-2-0, while the Voodoos fall to 4-6-0. The two teams will face off again on Sunday, and it will be interesting to see if the Voodoos can bounce back and end their losing streak, or if the Rock will continue their winning streak.
