The Niverville Nighthawks have tied their series with the Winkler Flyers after a massive 3–2 win on home ice on Thursday night. The best-of-seven series is now tied at two games apiece.
Niverville led early after a goal just three minutes into the contest by Aiden Corbett. Winkler then scored twice in quick succession to take the lead before Hayden Wheddon tied the game for the Nighthawks late in the first period again.
The teams played to a scoreless second period, and it took until the midway point of the final frame for someone to break the deadlock.
Niverville’s Matteo Speranza played hero by finding the back of the net at a critical moment. Niverville then hung on to clinch the game.
Niverville’s Austin Dubinsky stopped 25 shots in goal for the win.
“We took care of business at home,” says Nighthawks head coach Dwight Hirst. “The crowd tonight was amazing, as they are the adrenaline we need. I’m very happy with the resiliency of our group and the focus on the little details. It was a great effort tonight in taking care of the defensive side of things first.”
The Nighthawks are back in action for game five versus the Flyers on March 29, back on the road. The puck drops at 7:00 p.m. The series will then return to Niverville on Monday night.
