Cobourg uses shootout to best Aurora, 4-3 (2-0 SO)
Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as the Cobourg Cougars defeated the Aurora Tigers in a shootout 4-3 (2-0 SO).
The shootout featured four attempts between both teams. Cobourg also got a shootout goal from TJ Melancon.
The Cougars saw a two-goal lead disappear, but was able to secure the win in a shootout. Cobourg made the score 3-1 on a power play goal by Conner Hogg at 17:49 in the second period. Aurora evened things up at 3-3 on a power play goal by Drake Board at 12:22 in the third period.
The Cougars' penalty kill excelled, as Cobourg gave up one goal despite allowing seven power plays.
Theo Lewis also scored for Cobourg. Other players who recorded assists for Cobourg were Matt Martin, Jake Emilio, Ryan OGrady, Spencer Holt, Connor Armour, and Taylor Gauld, who each chipped in one.
The Tigers made Cougars' goalies to work between the pipes, ripping 46 shots and forcing 43 saves. Mathieu Ouellet made 18 stops and Nathan Perry made 25.
Aurora was led by Robert Angiolella, who racked up one goal and one assist. Angiolella scored on the power play 17:01 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Cobourg. A slashing penalty on Rylee McKinnon had put the Tigers on the power play. Calvin Higley provided the assist. Aurora also got a goal from Kyle Liu as well. In addition, Aurora received assists from Alex Gilmour, Dylan Sikura, Curtis Warren, and Adam DiBrina, who contributed one a piece.
The Cougars incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors. For Cobourg, Martin was ejected from the game. Andy Munroe made 23 saves for Aurora on 26 shots. The Tigers incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.
