The Saint John Rapids secured a hard-fought 12-10 victory over the Sackville Sportwheels Wolves on Monday afternoon at the Sackville Arena. The high-scoring East Coast Junior Lacrosse League matchup featured multiple hat tricks and a heavy physical edge.
Game Summary
First Period
Sackville jumped out to a fast 3-0 lead with goals from Josh Hollet and a pair from Matt McCarron. The Rapids responded later in the frame. Ben Rooney, Drew Mason, and Chase Aldridge all found the back of the net to tie the game 3-3 heading into the first intermission.
Second Period
The teams traded punch for punch in the second period. Carter Munroe ignited the Wolves’ offense with a natural hat trick, scoring three consecutive power-play goals. Saint John refused to back down. Ian Cassie, Drew Mason, and Chase Aldridge executed critical responses to keep the game locked at 6-6.
Third Period
An explosive third period saw the teams combine for ten goals. Felix Harding and Ben Rooney built a quick lead for the Rapids. Matt McCarron fired back for Sackville to complete his own hat trick. The Rapids then unleashed a decisive three-goal surge courtesy of Harding, Rooney, and Ben Alchorn—who netted the eventual game-winning goal at 10:15. Finn St. Hilare and Jack McKay fought to keep Sackville alive, but Harding sealed the 12-10 win with his third goal of the day into the final minutes.
Box Score & Top Performers
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Total | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint John Rapids | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 42 |
| Sackville Wolves | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 46 |
- Saint John Rapids:
- Drew Mason: 7 points (2G, 5A)
- Felix Harding: 5 points (3G, 2A)
- Ben Rooney: 4 points (3G, 1A)
- Sackville Sportwheels Wolves:
- Carter Munroe: 4 points (3G, 1A)
- Matt McCarron: 4 points (3G, 1A)
- Finn St. Hilare: 4 points (1G, 3A)
Discipline and Special Teams
The game was highly physical, resulting in significant penalty trouble for both sides. Sackville’s Josh Hollet and Saint John’s Morgan Mackinnon were both assessed 10-minute misconduct penalties in the final 20 seconds of play. Sackville heavily utilized their power-play unit, with Munroe capitalizing on three separate occasions.A great start to an exciting season!
