Alouettes close out season on winning note

The Nipissing Alouettes went into Friday\'s third period against the Elliot Lake Bobcats trying to send a message going into the playoffs and that they did. After surrendering two quick goals to the home team, the Alouettes scored five straight in a span of just over 2 minutes to close out the club\'s best regular season with a 7-4 win over the 2nd place Bobcats.

 

André Leclair and Paul Traynor each had two goals while Dan Madigan, Justin Huycke and Robin Mendelsohn added singles. Leclair also added three helpers while Greg Hyde had two. John Johnson, Matthew Fitzpatrick, Cooper Limb and Tom Rush scored for the Bobcats.

 

Pat Beaudry got back in the win column in spectacular fashion making 44 saves on the night. With the win, the Alouettes (29-13-1) are now ready to host the first two games of the North division quarterfinal against the Oro-Medonte 77\'s. Game 1 goes next Friday at the Sturgeon Falls Arena. Game time is 8pm.