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Ripley Novices advance to semi-finals after downing Zurich three games straight

Liz DadsonBy: Liz Dadson  February 27, 2017
Ripley Novices advance to semi-finals after downing Zurich three games straight
The Novice Ripley Wolves advance to the semi-finals against Minto, after defeating the Zurich Thunder three games straight.

Ripley opened the playoff series during the winter carnival, Feb. 18, blanking Zurich, 6-0. Goal-scorers were William Falconer, Kale Liddle, Reed Smith with a pair, Cuyler Liddle, and Jared Moffat; with assists to William John, Braiden France (AP), Smith, Falconer, and Gage Lyons.

The Novices travelled to Zurich, Feb. 20, and came home with a 5-3 victory, to take a 2-0 lead in the series. Ripley then capped off the best-of-five, with a close 3-2 win, Feb. 22, on home ice.

The Novice Wolves now take on Minto in the semi-finals, with the series beginning in Harriston, Wednesday (March 1), and Game 2 at the Ripley Arena, Saturday (March 4), at 2 p.m.

Image Gallery

Ripley Novice goalie Wade MacKay grabs the puck to make the save, with help from teammate Kale Liddle, in the game against Zurich, Feb. 18, at the Ripley Arena
Cuyler Liddle of the Ripley Novices moves the puck up the ice in the opening playoff game against Zurich
Jared Moffat (right) of the Ripley Novices, moves the puck up the ice, with help from teammate William Falconer in the game against Zurich
It was good to see Paul Pearce back refereeing after he was in a near-fatal motorcycle accident 18 months ago; here, he referees the Ripley Novice opening playoff game against Zurich, Feb. 18

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Liz Dadson is the founder and editor of the Kincardine Record and has been in the news business since 1986.



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