The Lancer men's hockey team defeated the Guelph Gryphons 3-2 on Friday evening at the Capri Pizzeria Recreation Complex.
 
STATS
Leading the way the blue and gold were goal scorers Jaydon Fetter, Matt McNamara, and Matt Dorsey, while goaltender Nathan Torchia earned the win in the net making 33 saves out of 35 shots faced.
 
Duncan Penman scored the visitors two goals while goalie Brendan Cregan cleared 40 shots.
 
GAME FLOW
The opening period saw the Lancers and Gryphons get off to a slow start as both teams played fairly even. Even with multiple power play opportunities, neither squad could get into each other's zones to create a scoring opportunity. The game was scoreless after the first.
 
In the second period Penman made his way to the net and his shot was able to get the better of Torchia to put Guelph up first on the scoreboard. The blue and gold remained patient and as they settled into a better rhythm Fetter got around Cregan to equalize the game 1-1. Only a minute later McNamara skated into the zone to grab another goal for the Lancers and quickly extend the squad's lead to 2-1. In the final minute of the period, Penman made his way through the crowd and tied things up heading into the intermission.
 
In the third period, the Lancers got up on the scoreboard again after Matt Dorsey showed off his great awareness and made a wrap around goal for his 5th goal of the season. Torchia made several strong saves to keep the Gryphons off the board and give the Lancers the victory.
 
UP NEXT
The Lancers will host the York Lions on Saturday, January 28th at the Capri Pizzeria Recreation Complex for their second game of the weekend. The puck is set to drop at 7:30 pm and can be seen live at www.oua.tv. Tickets can also be purchased on goLancers.ca/tickets.