OSHAWA, Ont. – The UOIT men's hockey team took on the Lakehead Thunderwolves this weekend in a pair of back-to-back games. The Ridgebacks were able to come away with all four points from the series, winning the second game 3-1 on Saturday night.
Mike Robinson (Stouffville, Ont.) had himself a game, scoring two of the three Ridgebacks goals. This would mark his eighth game in a row where he has gotten at least one point, and when asked about it he was nothing but humble.
"It's obviously nice to put up points but it's better to get the win as a team," said Robinson. "I'm just happy that the boys are rolling right now, it's really good for us."
Robinson was able to score on the Ridgebacks power play midway through the first period, giving the team some momentum. He then scored again with just 44 seconds left in the first period, giving the Ridgebacks the 2-0 lead early on.
Heading into the second period Lakehead was able to score a goal just two minutes in when Patrick Murphy sniped one top shelf. UOIT answered with a slapshot goal from the blueline by
Alex Yuill (Wellington, Ont.), which gave them the 3-1 lead that the Thunderwolves were unable to recover from.
Ridgebacks goaltender
Brendan O'Neill (Ilderton, Ont.) helped the Ridgebacks maintain their lead throughout the game making a total of 23 saves on the night.
Ben Blasko (Kingston, Ont.) has also been on a bit of a hot streak himself, earning at least one point in his last five games. Blasko picked up two points in Saturday night's game getting an assist on Robinson's second goal and another assist on Yuill's goal.
Saturday night's win for the Ridgebacks has now increased their win streak to six.
"Every win is important to us and we want to keep rolling into our next two games and hopefully pick up another four points before the holidays," said Robinson.
UOIT (8-5-1) jumps into a tie for fifth place with the Queen's Gaels (7-4-3), as the pair sits on point back of the Carleton Ravens (8-4-2).
The Ridgebacks will take on the second place UQTR Patriotes on home ice in another back-to-back series next weekend. The first game is set to take place December 1 at 7:30 p.m. and the second game is set for December 2 at 3:30 p.m.
Saturday's game will be the Ridgebacks' annual holiday food drive game.
QUICK LOOK AT THE RIDGEBACKS
Overall Record: 10-8-1
Conference Record: 8-5-1
Next game: Friday, Dec.1 vs. UQTR Patriotes (7:30 p.m. – Campus Ice Centre)
