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Alvinston can sweep first round of playoff Saturday

March 1, 2025

The Alvinston Killer Bees inched closer to a first round sweep with an 8-5 home ice win over Dunnville in Ontario Super Hockey League playoff action on Friday night.

Brennan Feasey scored four times for the winners, including an empty net marker.

Ethan Lamoureux and Jacob Chantler had three assists each.

Jayden Lammel, James McEwan, Carson Perry and Grant Spence also scored for Alvinston with Spence also adding a pair of assists.

Dane Gubbels made 35 saves in the Bees crease as Alvinston outshot the visitors, 49-40.

Game four is tonight (Sat) in Dunnville.

Jamie Shaafsma tries to deflect the puck with his skate Friday
Jamie Schaafsma slides past the net in an attempt to block a shot on goal Friday.
The Bees surround Brennan Feasey after one of his four goals Friday.

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