62-year-old facing assault charge after Brigden confrontation
Alvinston Killer Bees take game three against Jets
March 14, 2026
The Independent
Goals by Brandon Couto and James McEwan 28 seconds apart midway through the third period broke a 2-2 tie and led the Alvinston Killer Bees to a 5-2 home ice playoff victory Friday.
The Bees scored four unanswered goals in the final frame.
Alvinston now leads the best-of-seven Metropolitan Division final two games to one. Game four is in Strathroy next Saturday.
Last night, Couto ended the contest with two goals and an assist and MacEwan added a goal and three helpers. Ryan Gagner and Kraig Wright also scored for the Bees.
Brandon Prust had a goal and an assist for Strathroy.
Joseph Raaymakers won the crease battle with 18 saves. Evan Debrouwer made 35 stops for the Jets.
Alvinston outshot Strathroy, 40-20.
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