Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 The Lancer men's hockey team swept the Laurier Golden Hawks in a weekend doubleheader in Waterloo. The blue and gold defeated the hosts 3-2 on Friday, and 5-1 on Saturday night.
 
Windsor is now 3-1 on the season, wile the Hawks fall to 0-2-1.
 
FRIDAY
In net, Dakota Lund-Cornish made 23 total saves for the Lancers, while Sean Olson helped on the offensive side with a goal and an assist.
 
The hosts, Sam Rhodes and Evan Benwell had goals of their own to make an impact for the team both scoring in the second period, while on the defense, goaltender Christian Propp made 26 total saves.
 
GAME FLOW
To open the period, the Lancers went on a rush towards the host Golden Hawks as they showed them they were not afraid to get physical early into the game. As Laurier seemed to play more on the defense, Windsor took the opportunity to convert at any giveaways and make a play. Forward, Brady Pataki was able to get in front of the net yet his shot was blocked by Laurier's captain, James Thomson. With 6 minutes into the game, Hunter Holmes capitalized to surrender Laurier's first goal. After some good back and forth play, the game had gradually increased in pace with Windsor taking multiple shots on net, especially off rebounds to keep Laurier goaltender, Christian Propp's attention. After 20 minutes, the blue and gold held a 1-0 advantage over the Golden Hawks.
 
In the second period, Windsor looked to extend their lead and keep the Golden Hawks guessing their every move. Within 2 minutes, after a shot by Sean Olson, the Lancers carry out on a play to continue to lead, 2-0. Later on, Mason Kohn draws a penalty from slashing, the Lancers put in good work to trap the Golden Hawks in their own zone for a minute of the powerplay. Sam Rhodes and Evan Benwell each receive a goal for Laurier to help close the gap and tie the game, 2-2. With the physicality increasing, a battle erupts for some extracurriculars between players after a charging call is made against Laurier. However, time runs out and the teams take the break to calm down and rush for a final breakthrough of a tied 2-2 match into the last period.
 
The last period had both teams on edge as they desperately looked for a third goal to take back control of the game. Windsor goalkeeper, Dakota Lund-Cornish helped the squad prevent the Golden Hawks from getting into the back of the net with solid glove side saves. Finally, Brady Pataki settled the game to take the lead back for the blue and gold. In a closely contested match-up, the Lancers were able to secure a 3-2 victory over the Golden Hawks.
 
SATURDAY
Offensively, Nolan Gardiner led the way for the Lancers with two goals while Hunter Holmes, Anthony Stefano, and Spencer Lecot also each held a goal of their own. On the defense, Nathan Torchia had an outstanding game with 22 total saves.
 
The Laurier's Christian Propp made 18 total saves while Adrian Nabuurs made an impact for the team with 1 goal.
 
GAME FLOW
At the start, the physicality between the teams began early as Laurier looked for a win and Windsor wanted to continue with their streak. Nolan Gardiner found the net early making a shorthanded goal 3 minutes into the game, yet Christian Propp was fresh and solid to take on the Lancers. Later on Brady Hinz takes a shot that gets lots of Lancer bodies in front of the net with the rebound, however Propp holds his ground. As the game opened up, Gardiner was able to convert and find a space behind the net and at the end of the 20 minutes. Windsor led 1-0 at the intermission.
 
The Golden Hawks continued to struggle to capitalize and play more on the defensive side as the Lancers could feel their frustration. On a breakaway, Laurier tested Torchia but the second-year goaltender made a fantastic save letting the Hawks know that he wasn't allowing much action past him. During a powerplay, and after four shot attempts, Adrian Nabuurs finally got one in the books for the Golden Hawks to tie up the game. But just as Laurier thinks they found their edge, Holmes responded back for the Lancers to steal back the lead. A goal by Anthony Stefano helped the blue and gold establish a 3-1 lead at second intermission.
 
In the third period, Windsor dominated offensively leaving the Golden Hawks unresponsive. Laurier had another breakaway when Tyler Davis jumped out of the penalty box towards Torchia yet he was a wall, preventing Laurier from scoring. Another Nolan Gardiner for his second of the game and newcomer Spencer Lecot landed the Lancers 5-1 win against the Golden Hawks.
 
UP NEXT
Windsor will host the Toronto Varsity Blues for a weekend doubleheader Friday, October 28th (7:30pm) and Saturday, October 29th (4:00pm) at the CPRC.