The ability to move the puck by the Hurricanes back end showed in Game 2 as the play would be in the Cougar end zones for much of the game. Offensive chances as a result were reduced.

It was a power play goal again that would start the scoring with five minutes to go in the first as Mitch Baker fired a blast from the right point that got into the shoulder gear of the Cape Breton net minder and bounced to a wide open Jordan Messenger (Baker).

Quinn Nickerson finally got to see some game time this weekend after returning from an earlier injury and his physical presence was felt by the Cougar forwards.

After being a little snake bitten last weekend, Bronsen must have dialed in his shot during the week as he bit back with two goals, Benight (Shatford) with under five minutes in the second and again at around the eight minute mark of the third, Benight (M Messenger). Jake Wile was solid when the Cougars managed to get a few offensive chances.

Catherine Tufts (J Messenger, Duffus) slid a nice low shot to the corner to cap off her Movie Star weekend complete with CBC interview for the French station. Not to say that she didn’t pay a little bit for her 15 minutes of fame. Even coach Muise’s interview we are sure will require some editing to make it look better.

A strong team performance allowed a more controlled 4-0 win and we can now finally look forward to the Esso Tournament. The challenge of playing the teams from New Brunswick is one we all look forward to so let’s get those homework assignments completed and plenty of rest.