Quesnel leads Clarence Beavers to shutout victory over Ottawa Canadians
Clarence Beavers used a sparkling performance by Philippe Quesnel to take down Ottawa Canadians, as the netminder did not allow a goal in Clarence Beavers' 1-0 shutout victory.
The win gave Clarence Beavers a 1-0 lead in the best of seven series.
Sébastien Dion's game-winning tally was the game's only goal. It came at 17:50 in the third period. Adam Baxter picked up the assist.
Clarence Beavers was paced by Dion, who finished with one goal.
Clarence Beavers excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances.
Other players who recorded assists for Clarence Beavers were Alexandre Charlebois, who had one.
Ottawa Canadians' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five Clarence Beavers power plays. Ottawa Canadians' offense rang up 38 shots on Clarence Beavers' net.
Quesnel recorded 38 saves for Clarence Beavers. Clarence Beavers incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors. Drew Rienhardt made 27 saves for Ottawa Canadians on 28 shots. Ottawa Canadians incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors. For Ottawa Canadians, Casey Doner and Nick Martin were ejected from the contest.
