Huskies blank Panthers 2-0 for first win of season
| Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
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Saint Mary's (2-2-0, 2-2-0) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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UPEI (1-3-0, 1-3-0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI - Colton Kaizer and Colby Mercer each scored for the Saint Mary's Huskies as they defeated the UPEI Panthers 2-0 on Saturday afternoon in Charlottetown, PEI.
Both teams were evenly matched for most of the game, trading possession and limiting each other's scoring chances. However, it was the Huskies who capitalized first, breaking the deadlock in the 38th minute.
The goal came from a well-orchestrated play, as Sean Freeman (Halifax, NS) split the Panthers' defence with a precise pass to Nathaniel Langille (St. Margaret's Bay, NS). Langille then sent a cross through the six-yard box, where Colton Kaizer (Chester Basin, NS) was waiting to slot home an easy tap-in.
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Sean Freeman ➡️ Nate Langille ➡️ Colton Kaizer for the opening goal! A beautiful passing play puts the Huskies ahead 1-0 in Charlottetown!
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Despite their best efforts, the Panthers struggled to create meaningful scoring opportunities, with the Huskies' defence maintaining a tight grip on the game and keeping UPEI's attack at a distance.
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— Saint Mary's Huskies (@SMUHuskies) September 7, 2024
Ryan Davis is everywhere! Scrambles to make the save and keep the Huskies lead at 1-0.
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As the game entered extra time, the Panthers pushed everyone forward, including their goalkeeper, in search of a last-minute goal. With the penalty area crowded during a corner kick, the Huskies seized their moment on the counterattack. The ball found its way to Scott Firth (Windsor Junction, NS), who booted it ahead to Colby Mercer (Beaverbank, NS). In a race against Max VanWiechen, Mercer got to the loose ball first and calmly finished on the breakaway, sealing the 2-0 win for Saint Mary's.
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— Saint Mary's Huskies (@SMUHuskies) September 7, 2024
Colby Mercer ices it in extra time, as the Huskies defeat the Panthers 2-0 for their first win of the 2024 season! pic.twitter.com/7zKcmukmBG
The Panthers record now stands at 1-2-0 on the season. They'll be back in action on Sunday, visiting the Moncton Aigles Bleus (1-0-2) at 3:15 p.m.
The Huskies record improves to 1-2-0 on the campaign. They'll continue their road swing on Sunday, visiting the Mount Allison Mounties (1-2-0) at 3:15 p.m. in Sackville, N.B.
Recap by Thomas Becker / UPEI Panthers Athletics
Photos by Janessa Vanden Broek / UPEI Panthers Athletics
