LAKERS CAN’T GET PAST FIRST-PLACE CHIEFS

By Anna Taylor 

OHSWEKEN, ON – The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers’ record fell to 7-3 Tuesday night following a 9-6 loss to the Six Nations Chiefs at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena. It’s the Lakers second consecutive loss after falling to Brooklin last Thursday at home. The Chiefs improve their first place standing with a 9-1 record.

Though the Lakers wanted a better outcome, Tuesday’s contest was an exciting game for lacrosse lovers. Peterborough led 3-2 after the first period, Six Nations led 6-4 after the second, and after the Chiefs extended their lead to 8-4 in the third, the Lakers made a late push with a pair of goals.

Chiefs’ goaltender Doug Jamieson stood on his head, stopping 42 shots. He made multiple consecutive saves as the Lakers pushed for resets. Ryan Smith led the Chiefs with a hat trick, while Ian MacKay and Shayne Jackson scored two each. 

Joe Resetarits led the Lakers with a hat trick and one assist including a nifty crease dive in the second period. Holden Cattoni had a pair of goals and Brad McCulley, returning to the lineup after a one-game suspension for fighting, one. Nick Rose made 37 saves.

Both teams were disciplined, each receiving only two power play opportunities, although the Chiefs did score on two delayed penalties. 

The Lakers return to the Memorial Centre this Thursday, June 26 to host the Cobourg Kodiaks during a Canada Day celebration. Fans are asked to wear their best red and white outfits to match the Lakers, who will be wearing special Canada jerseys, to be auctioned off following the game in support of the PRHC Foundation’s $60 million Campaign. Tickets for that game are now on sale at the Grant Thornton Box Office.

Scoring for the Lakers:

Joe Resetarits (3-1)

Holden Cattoni (2-1)

Brad McCulley (1-0)

Braedon Saris (0-2)

Taite Cattoni (0-2)

Austin Hasen (0-1)

Jake Withers (0-1)