Wood, Arsenault lead Wild to big road win
Kensington’s home game Saturday postponed
A veteran and a rookie led the Kensington Monaghan Farms Wild to a big road win on Friday night. Second-year forward Chandler Wood scored a hat trick while rookie goaltender Chad Arsenault remained undefeated in the Wild’s 4-2 decision over the Saint John Vitos.
The second-place Wild improved to 9-4-1 (won-lost-overtime losses), and opened up a three-point lead over the thirdplace Vitos (8-6-0) in the New Brunswick/P.E.I. Major Midget Hockey League.
The Wild’s home game against the Fredericton Caps (4-8-0) on Saturday night was postponed due to possible restrictions on Confederation Bridge.
Winning goal
At the Q-Plex, Wood’s third goal of the game – a powerplay marker – at 7:24 of the third period broke a 2-2 tie, and proved to be the winner. Marc Richard added an insurance goal at 11:43. Ryan Richards (2), Colby MacArthur (2), Frank Fortin and Clark Webster contributed assists.
Caleb Kean and Dalton Dunn replied for the Vitos.
The Wild led 2-0 after the first 20 minutes, but the teams were tied 2-2 following two periods. Arsenault made 38 saves while improving to 7-0 as the Vitos outshot the Wild 40-28 overall. Arsenault, who is from St. Raphael, near Wellington, has a 2.25 goals-against average and .926 save percentage.