RED WINGS BEAT BRADFORD IN HOME OPENER

OCTOBER 10, 2010

(SHELBURNE, ON)  The Shelburne Red Wings held their home opener this past Friday, against the 2 time GMHL champions, Bradford Rattlers. The Red Wings took an early lead in the first period, outscoring the Rattlers 4 - 1. However, the momentum shifted quickly in the second period as the Rattlers netted 4 goals and the Red Wings only managed 2. Alex Nikulnikov finished off the third period with with his third goal of the evening and the game winning goal. The Red Wings edged out the Rattlers with a final score of 7 - 6.

On Saturday, October 9, the Red Wings traveled to Vaughan to play the Wild. With the lead exchanging hands 3 times, this game was destined to go into overtime. Both Alex Nikulnikov and Stan Dzakhov finished the night with 4 points, and Dzakhov netting the overtime winner. This was also a big night for our Shelburne locals. Both Owen Bennington and Keagan Leveque scored their first goals of the season.

The Red Wings next game will be at home on Friday, October 15, at 8:30pm against the Toronto Moose. Saturday the 16th we travel to Vaughan once again to face off against the Wild.

The Red Wings will have another home game on the following Monday. October 18 at 8:30pm they will play against the South Muskoka Shield, who are currently the only undefeated team in the league.

(courtesy shelburne red wings)