Refs Complete ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Before the start of the game six GMHL officials were joined by Vincent Labranche, Titans team president and member of the board of directors of the GMHL at center ice to partipate in the ALS ice bucket Challenge.

Wawa, Ontario native Brandon Case made the most of his return to the Titans lineup after a one year absence by completing a hat trick and adding one assist in the Titans home opener against the Bracebridge Blues.  Another storyline in this game was the return to Temiscaming of former head coach Andre Laperierre, who has now taken over the coaching duties for the new Blues team from Bracebridge. The Titans controlled most of the game and skated to an 8-1 win in front of a crowd of over 600 who gathered a the Centre for the first game of  the season. Titans led 4-0 after 20 minutes and increased it to 5-0 in the middle period.

The only low point in the third was when Craig Wood lost his shutout bid. Dan Morin form Ignace, On also had an excellent game scoring once and adding three helpers.  Travis Miller, Elliot Willetts, Andreas Nordkvist and Sebastian Knutsson rounded out the scoring for the Titans.  The lone Blues goal was scored in the third period and was by Matt Janke.  Blues netminder Atli Valdimarsson faced 41 shots while Craig Wood of the Titans stopped 23 of 24 shots fired his way.  The three stars were: Case, Morin & Wood.

Titans next home game is Saturday September 13th at 8pm against the Almaguin Spartans, whom they beat 7-6 in an exhibition game on Wednesday Sept 3rd at the Centre.