The Sturgeon Falls Lumberjacks made a statement Saturday night, defeating the Bradford Rattlers 5-4 in overtime, to maintain their hold on first place in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League and end the Rattlers winning streak at 10 games.
Magic Rompkowski scored the winner late in overtime, his second of the game.
Illes Gallo was in on every Lumberjack goal, with a goal and four assists. The Jacks jumped out to a 3-0 first period lead, and maintained a 4-1 lead after 2 periods, before the Rattlers made a furious third period comeback to force overtime.
Mark Wardell earned the win in net, making 45 saves.
November 1, 2011