Braves defeat Colts, host 73’s Friday night – Recorder & Times

Recorder & Times Staff

Brockville has opened 2022 with a victory.

The Jr. A Braves defeated the Colts 5-2 in Cornwall Thursday night. Luke Tchor scored twice for Brockville – the second being an empty-netter with 48 seconds left in regulation – and was named first star. Caleb Kean, Nic Lariviere and Lucas Culhane also scored for the Braves.

Aaron Shaw had both of Cornwall’s goals. Shaw was named third star; second star went to Kean.

Brockville outshot the Colts 37-22. Sami Molu picked up the win in net for the Braves. Dax Easter, who is from Brockville, made 32 saves for Cornwall.

The Braves (19-8-0-2) remain third overall in the 12-team Central Canada Hockey League but are now one point behind second-place Pembroke. Cornwall’s record is 6-18-3-4.

Brockville hosts the Kemptville 73’s at the Memorial Centre on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Kemptville is just two points behind the Braves.

Attendance at the Memorial Centre is capped at 500. Spectators 12 and older are required to show proof-of-vaccination QR code and government-issued ID at the door. The canteen will be open.

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