May 13, 2017

Robertson Cup Semi-Final #1: Aberdeen Wings 3 vs. Aston Rebels 2 (OT) (Series tied 1-1) – The Aberdeen Wings forced a Game 3 in their best of three series against the Aston Rebels thanks to a 3-2 overtime win on Friday afternoon. The Wings seized the momentum from the very beginning as just :32 seconds into the game, Wings forward Carter Roo converted on a rebound after a 2 on 1 to put Aberdeen ahead 1-0. After a scoreless 2nd period, the Wings and Roo struck again quickly in the 3rd period as just :18 seconds into the period, Roo found himself in on a breakaway where he then sniped a shot over the left shoulder of Rebels goalie Mareks Mitens. However, the Rebels fought back right away as just over a minute later Dustin Manz plucked home a rebound after a sprawling save by Wings goalie Forbes Ploszaj to make the score, 2-1. Just over a minute later, the Rebels tied the game at 2-2 as the Wings could not clear their own zone and a shot from the point from defenseman Kolby Vegara was deflected off a skate and over the shoulder of Ploszaj. The game would end up going to overtime, where both goalies made several saves to keep their team in it. Late in the overtime a rush up the ice by Wings defenseman Colton Fletcher eventually saw the puck taken to the high slot, where Fletcher’s initial shot was blocked, but the rebound came to the stick of Wings captain Gage Mackie, who fired a wrist shot past the glove of Mitens for the overtime-winner. Ploszaj made 34 saves in the win, while Mitens made 30 saves in the loss. With the win, the Wings tied the best of three series at 1-1, with the deciding Game 3 set for Saturday at 3pm. You can watch the game at Buffalo Wings & Rings in Aberdeen or on HockeyTV.com!  Listen to the game on 94.1 The Rock, HubCityRadio.com or the Hub City Radio App!  Boxscore