St. Clair may host power domes
Mooretown tallies three goals in first to power to win over Blenheim
September 22, 2025
Three goals in the opening minutes of the first period was the difference as the Mooretown Flags downed the Blades, 4-1 in PJHL action in Blenheim on Sunday night.
Casey Schouten led the winners with a goal and an assist. Nolan Bourdage, Jace Dupuis and Lucas Ross had the others.
Carson Crawford (below) had two assists.
John Chartrand made 25 saves for the victory between the pipes. The only one to beat him was a third period shot from the point that got between his legs and trickled over the goal line.
Mooretown is now 3-2 on the season. They entertain Dresden on Saturday night at the Moore Sports Complex at 7:30.
Dresden is 1-2-1 on the campaign following a 5-4 loss in Amherstburg on Saturday. Wyoming’s Nathan Reidhead tied the game late in the third period with his first career PJHL goal on the powerplay before the Admirals won the game in overtime.
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St. Clair may host power domes
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Fire officials urge caution in wheat fields during extreme heat
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