The Ripley Wolves and Milverton 4-Wheel Drives are tied at two games apiece in their ‘A’ semi-finals, after weekend Senior "A" hockey action. The two teams are developing a healthy dislike for each other, turning this series into a chippy affair.
The Wolves took a 2-1 series lead, after defeating Milverton, 6-4, in Game 3, Friday night at the Ripley Arena.
Ripley goals were scored by Devin Kemp, Brett Catto (two – one powerplay, one shorthanded), Drew Davidson, Kyle Wreford and Nick Locking. Assists went to Cody Britton (2), Jarred Colling, Ryan Armstrong, Davidson, Jeremy McQuillin, Shawn Stewart, Paul Stewart, Mark Stanley and Corey McCrae.
Kurt Edwards was excellent in Ripley’s net, stopping 27 shots for the win. Ripley peppered Milverton’s goalie with 42 shots.
Saturday, in Milverton, the 4-Wheel Drives crushed the Wolves, 8-1 in Game 4.
The Drives jumped out to a 4-1 lead after the first period, and Wolves goalie Jason Reid was pulled in the second when Milverton made the game 6-1. Game statistics are not yet available.
Game 5 goes Friday in Ripley at 8:30 p.m., with Game 6 on Sunday, March 22, at 5:30 p.m. in Milverton. Game 7, if necessary, would be Tuesday, March 24, in Ripley, at 8:30 p.m.
--- with information from ripleywolves.com
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