Coal Miners Keep Pace with the Best

The Springhill Coal Miners almost tamed the giant last night in game two of the Beausejour Senior Hockey semi-finals.

The Elsipogtog Hawks took the game 3-2, but they really had to work for it.

The Hawks led the league this season and cruised most of the year without a loss. When they won, they won big.

But not yesterday!

They led 2-0 in the first period but Springhill got on the board late in the frame on a goal from Jordan Wentzell  to keep it close.

There was no scoring in the second period and the Coal Miners tied it up midway through the third on a shot from  Adam Chipman.

The Hawks netted the winner at 11:15 and great goal tending at both ends kept the marksmen at bay.

It was predicted early in the season that the Miners would be like a fine wine, improving with age.

The fact they are in the semi-finals in their maiden season is proof, but skating within a goal of the powerful Hawks says the Coal Miners are the real deal.

Games three and four are set for Springhill this weekend — Saturday at 7 pm and Sunday at 6:00.

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