Shield top Als in game 1

The South Muskoka Shield built up a 3-0 first period lead en route to a 7-4 win over the Nipissing Alouettes in game 1 of the North division semifinal on Thursday night. Robin Mendelsohn continued his hot play scoring twice while Dan Madigan and Justin Huycke rounded out the scoring. Pat Beaudry took the loss in goal allowing 4 goals before being relieved by Matt Perry in the second period. Game 2 goes on Friday night in Gravenhurst before the series shifts to Sturgeon Falls for game 3 on Saturday night.