An opening period of quick but sluggish play by both sides left Halifax with a one goal lead Behan (Welsh, Huyghue) on a low shot that made it through traffic.  

In the second the Hurricanes answered quickly, with Morgan Messenger (Jollimore) responding just thirty seconds into the frame. About the same amount of time had elapsed, when the Hawks regained the lead on a shot by Behan (Murray, Tomcik), his second of the game. Morgan Messenger (unassisted) not to be outdone put the Hurricanes even again, however, the jump the Hurricanes had grown accustomed to still was not there in the players today. 

Knotted at 2-2 at the second intermission, it was going to be a 20 minute fight to the finish. Finally a break! The Hurricanes, on the power play found the energy that was missing through the first two periods. With the first power play unit on, it took only thirty seconds to find the back of the net, and yes, Morgan Messenger (Jollimore, Mann) had his third, giving Barrington fans even more reason to cheer. With a 3-2 lead and effort returning to the Hurricane legs, a miss step provided a power play opportunity for Halifax. A laser top shelf into a very small space, put Halifax even again and it was obvious they would not go away.  

Halifax provided the clincher, after a couple great saves by Peterson to put them in the lead for good. While Halifax handed the Hurricanes their first defeat, the third period showed some good teamwork. The BMO Western Hurricanes really appreciated the great support they received by the Barrington fans who made them feel at home. Be sure you get your seat early for the Hurricanes return against the Bedford Barons next Sunday October 3^rd at 12:00 noon for the “Battle in Barrington”.