The Montreal Canadiens ECHL affiliate wrapped up another successful three-game stint earning points in each game!
by Chris G, Rocket Sports, Montreal Canadiens blogger
The Trois-Rivieres Lions returned to Colisee Videotron for a tripleheader against the Idaho Steelheads (Dallas Stars) and wrapped up the weekend to face the Maine Mariners (Boston Bruins).
Anthony Beauregard recorded his 200th career ECHL point by opening the scoring midway through the first frame. Later in the period, Jakov Novak doubled the lead with a power play goal. The Steelheads tied the game with a pair of goals in a span of 6:26 of the second period. The match remained even until the end of regulation, and Idaho completed the comeback in overtime and snapped the Lions four-game winning streak with a goal at the 1:24 mark.
The second game of the tripleheader featured a goalie battle. The match was scoreless until midway through the third period when Morgan Adams-Moisan lit the red light for Trois-Rivieres. Alex Beaucage added to the lead with a shorthanded goal with 1:20 remaining. Zachary Emond was named first star and made 35 saves to record his first shutout of the season.
“Wednesday, we were playing a little bit of their style. Friday, we were more in our identity. We did more of what we wanted in all three zones. I think the guys executed the game plan very well,” coach and general manager Ron Choules said.
The Lions put on a show to start off the contest with Xavier Cormier, Jonathan Yantsis and Alex Beaucage scoring in the first 5:24 after puck drop for a commanding lead. The Steelheads fought back in the second period by answering three consecutive times, including twice on the power play to even the score. Momentum swung back to Trois-Rivieres as Logan Nijhoff scored power goals in the second and third period, and Yantsis secured the win with an empty net goal.
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