Aigles Bleus top TIgers 9-0

The Dalhousie Tigers dropped a match to the Université de Moncton, 9-0, on Saturday.

The first period of the game between Dalhousie and Moncton ended scoreless, with both teams having opportunities but failing to convert. Dalhousie had an early power play starting at 1:04 after a tripping penalty on Moncton's Charles Edouard Drou, but they could not capitalize. Throughout the period, the Aigles Bleus dominated the faceoff circle, winning the majority of faceoffs, including several consecutive wins by Michael Cyr and Remy Anglehart. Dalhousie's goalkeeper, Nicholas Chenard, was busy, successfully saving numerous shots as the Aigles Bleus applied pressure, particularly in the last few minutes with a power play following a roughing penalty on Ethan Martini at 18:49.

The second period began with an early goal by Moncton's Jérémy at 00:13, assisted by Jacob Dion and Charles Edouard Drou, marking his first goal of the season. Moncton continued their offensive pressure with Remy Anglehart scoring at 10:17, assisted by Thomas Pelletier and Jacob Dion. Dalhousie's Jarrett Baker received a 10-minute game misconduct and a 5-minute major penalty for spearing at 09:50, impacting their play significantly during the period. The Aigles Bleus extended their lead with a goal by Antoine Roy at 19:01, assisted by Remy Anglehart, resulting in a 3-0 score for the home team by the end of the period.

The third period began with a faceoff win for Dalhousie, but Moncton quickly gained momentum with a series of goals. Olivier-Luc Haché opened the scoring at 4:37, followed by goals from Jérémie at 4:52 and William Basque at 6:15, extending Moncton's lead. Dalhousie managed a power play opportunity starting at 7:01 due to a slashing penalty on Moncton's Charles Edouard Drou, but failed to capitalize. The Aigles Bleus continued their scoring streak with goals by Jacob Dion at 15:22 and Thomas Pelletier at 19:35, while a flurry of penalties and missed shots characterized the remainder of the period. Moncton dominated the period, outscoring Dalhousie 6-0.

Dalhousie features several standout players based on their statistics. Jarrett Baker is notable for having a major penalty, which highlights his aggressive play on the ice. Nicholas Chenard, a goaltender, recorded 31 saves in one game, demonstrating his crucial role in defense. Joseph Serpa leads the team in faceoffs, winning 5 out of 11, showcasing his skills at the center position. Ethan Martini has accumulated 16 penalty minutes, including a 10-minute misconduct, indicating his physical presence in games. Lastly, Liam Peyton has been active in faceoffs as well, winning 8 out of 19 attempts. These players contribute significantly to the team's dynamics with their specific skills and statistics.

Dalhousie holds an overall and conference record of three wins, 21 losses, and zero ties. Moncton has an overall and conference record of 14 wins, eight losses, and two ties.