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Spencer Pommells vs. York
Dennis Pajot

Men's Hockey

Men's Hockey sweeps York in round one of playoffs with impressive 5-1 win

Rookie Spencer Pommels had a goal and an assist in Windsor's game two victory over York on Saturday night.
Box Score The Windsor Lancers Men's Hockey team continued their impressive late season play as they swept the York Lions in the OUA West Quarter-Finals with an impressive 5-1 win on Saturday night in Toronto.

With the victory and the series sweep, the Lancers now advance to round two of the OUA playoffs starting next week.

On Saturday night, the Lancers jumped out to an early 1-0 advantage as rookie Spencer Pommels scored his first ever post season goal to the give the visitors the lead. Ryan Green was credited with the assist.

York answered four minutes later as Rob Labute scored on the man advantage to even the score up at 1-1.

The Lancers would continue to apply pressure on the Lions and were rewarded again midway through the first as Steve Ferry scored his first of the post season on the powerplay to put his team ahead 2-1. Matt McCready assisted on the goal.

The second period was all Windsor as they applied tremendous pressure early in the frame and were rewarded with three straight goals.

Captain Matt McCready scored on the powerplay a minute into the period to put the Lancers ahead 3-1. D.J. Turner and Evan Stibbard were credited with assists.

Ryan Green then scored his second of the post season less then twenty seconds later to put Windsor up 4-1. Spencer Pommels and Brett Vandehogen assisted.

Finally, Evan Stibbard scored his first of the playoffs at 6:14 of the second period with assists to McCready and Drew Palmer to give the Lancers the commanding 5-1 lead.

From there on out, the Lancers shut down the Lions as Parker Van Buskirk was rock solid in net and they skated to the impressive 5-1 road win.

The Lancers will now start round two of the OUA playoffs next week as they will do battle with the Lakehead Thunderwolves. Playoff dates and times for round two are still to be determined with game one probable for Wednesday night at 7:30pm at Windsor Arena.

Fans are encouraged to stay tuned to www.goLancers.ca for confirmed playoff dates and times for next week's games.
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