Ballum’s five points spark Vipers to win

Two Island Junior Hockey League teams had mixed results in interlocking games with the New Brunswick Junior Hockey League on Nov. 11.

The Kensington Vipers improved to 4-1-0 (wonlost-overtime losses) with a 9-3 win over the Cap Pele Knights. The Sherwoodparkdale Metros dropped a 7-3 decision to the Kent Koyotes.

VIPERS 9 KNIGHTS 3

At Credit Union Centre in Kensington, Brett Ballum recorded five point – one goal and four assists – to lead the Vipers. Luke Payne (21), Ryan Richards (2), Ethan Beaulieu (1-2), Duncan Picketts (1-1), Will Smith and Rankin Noye also dented the twine for Kensington, which received a pair of helpers from Jesse Blanchard.

Christian Greco (1-1), Remi Leblanc (1-1) and Simon Eagle answered for the Knights.

The Vipers built period leads of 2-0 and 6-2.

Winning goaltender Jonah Arbing stopped 13 shots as the Vipers outshot the Knights 38-16.

The Vipers host the Richibucto Rangers on Nov. 19 at 7:45 p.m.

KOYOTES 7 METROS 3

At the Cocagne Arena, Alex Ferguson (2-1), Alex Basque (2-1), Julien Leblanc (2-1) and Jeremie Caissie scored for the Koyotes, who received five assists from Joshua Brehault.

Shaul Mitton (2) and John Mackinnon countered for the Metros (4-2-0). Hunter Bradley collected a pair of assists.

The Metros led 2-1 after the first period, but four unanswered goals in the middle frame sent the Koyotes into the second intermission ahead 5-2.

Overall, the Koyotes outshot the Metros 43-22. Winning goaltender Zach Leblanc stopped 19 shots while Matt Jelley made 36 saves for the Metros.

The Metros host the Moncton Vitos at the Cody Banks Arena in Charlottetown on Nov. 16 at 8 p.m.