At the John Rhodes Centre on Sunday, November 17, the third-place St Mary’s Knights will face off against the fourth-place Superior Heights Steelhawks in a pivotal matchup that could shake up the Sault Ste Marie High School Hockey League standings. Both teams have been playing strong hockey lately, but this game will be crucial in determining who can gain the upper hand as they push toward the top of the league. The Knights have been solid all season, with a deep roster and strong two-way play, led by their top defensive pair and a lethal power play. However, the Hawks, not far behind, are coming off a string of impressive victories, buoyed by a fast, aggressive offense and standout goaltending. The rivalry between these two teams promises to be a battle of styles, with the disciplined and physical Knights looking to stifle the high-flying Hawks. With both teams eager to build momentum and secure a higher playoff position, this game is shaping up to be a hard-fought, intense affair.
1st Period
(06:29) Superior Heights Steelhawks – Colton McLean (Ryan Oliver/Chase Cerasuolo)
(05:23) St Mary’s Knights – Lincoln Fiser (Jagur Vommaro/Wesley Tait) (PP)
(02:34) St Mary’s Knights – Darion Pucci (Tyler Cady/Cole Bailey) (PP)
(01:59) Superior Heights Steelhawks – Cameron Knox (Chase Cerasuolo/Colton McLean)
2nd Period
(12:28) St Mary’s Knights – Jaguar Vommaro (Lincoln Fiser/Rocco Gioia) (SH)
(02:51) Superior Heights Steelhawks – Cooper McAuley (Unassisted)
3rd Period
(12:40) St Mary’s Knights – Jack McPherson (Tyler Cady)
(11:50) Superior Heights Steelhawks – Colton McLean (Chad Gendron/Callum Peterson)
(10:41) Superior Heights Steelhawks – Cooper McAuley (Unassisted)
(04:13) Superior Heights Steelhawks – Colton McLean (Ayden Hamilton/Tye Rushon) (PP)
(03:02) Superior Heights Steelhawks – Chase Cerasuolo (Cameron Knox/Colton McLean) (EN)
Goaltenders
Superior Heights Steelhawks – Danil Lipenski
St Mary’s Knights – Joey Korpash
Athletes of the Game
Superior Heights Steelhawks – Colton McLean
St Mary’s Knights – Jack McPherson
Up next for the Steelhawks will be on Tuesday, November 19th with Superior Heights taking on the Korah Colts in a 12:30 puck up at the Northern Community Centre while the Knights will meet the CASS Huskies at the Northern Community Centre in a 3:30 p.m start.
