Arsenault’s hat trick keys Metros’ OT win in Tignish

Smith, Sellick have big games for Aces

Owen Arsenault provided the overtime magic for the Sherwood-Parkdale Metros on Sunday night.

Arsenault’s third goal of the game lifted the Metros to a 7-6 road win over the Tignish Perry’s Construction Aces in the Razzy’s P.E.I. Junior C Hockey League.

The win improved the leagueleading Metros’ record to 12-1-0 (won-lost-overtime losses). The second-place Aces fell to 7-3-2.

At the Tignish Credit Union Arena, Jake Arsenault (2), Logan Toole (1-2) and Derian Vessey also lit the lamp for the Metros. Brechan MacLean contributed two assists.

For the Aces, Brydon Smith netted a hat trick and assisted on another while Dawson Sellick had two goals and three assists to lead the way offensively. Jayden Arthur also scored, and Colton Chaisson added two helpers.

The Metros led 4-0 after one period, and 4-1 following 40 minutes.

Winning

James Duffy.

On Saturday, Will Tuplin capped Tignish’s comeback by scoring with two minutes remaining in regulation time to break a 5-5 tie, and lift the goaltender was Aces to a 6-5 road win over the Southside Lynx at the South Shore Actiplex.

Brydon Smith’s goal with 6:28 left in regulation time tied the game for the Aces. Brayden Handrahan (1-3), Brady Albert, Dawson Sellick and Brayden Arsenault also scored for the Aces.

Tyson Beckingham (2), Riley Payne (1-1), Nick VanderVelden and Cameron Nelson replied for the Lynx.

Tignish took a 2-0 lead into the first intermission, but the teams were tied 3-3 following 40 minutes.

Andrew Gallant picked up the goaltending win. Overall, the Aces outshot the Lynx 36-26.