Staying close doesn’t guarantee wins.
The Bearcats came out of a busy three-game week with a pair of losses which could have gone either way, then found a way to pick up a big OT win over the Division’s top team.
In Pictou County last Thursday, the Crushers and Bearcats traded goals over the first two periods to enter the final at three goals apiece.
An empty-netter was the insurance the Crushers needed to claim the 6-4 win, their first over Truro in three starts. The teams have five more head-to-head matchups in store in this old rivalry.
In Berwick, Friday, the Wildcats and Bearcats each scored a pair in the first period. That was it until Valley scored two unanswered in the third, one a powerplay effort, the other while short-handed.
The Bearcats scored three powerplay goals in the loss to Pictou County but were able to capitalize only once in seven opportunities against the Wildcats.
At the RECC on Sunday, the Bearcats found themselves in a hole early but scratched their way back, tying things at four apiece midway through the third.
It was a battle from the get-go with Truro unwilling to back down in any way. Bearcat captain, Liam Welsh scored the winner to seal the deal in the testy affair.
The Bearcats and Capitals have played straight up, each posting a home OT win.
The Bearcats signed defenceman, Oliver Guignard from the Miramichi Timberwolves. The 19-year-old from Lamèque, NB played in all three Bearcat games. He played last season with Miramichi.
Sunday’s game marked the end of first quarter of Truro’s regular season schedule. The team is clearly in a much more positive position.
At this point last year, the Bearcats had three wins and a SO loss for seven points. This year their 6-4-3 record has them second in the Division with 15 points, three behind the Summerside Capitals but up by four on Pictou County and five on Amherst.
The second quarter kicks off Thursday when the Amherst Ramblers make their third visit. They split the first two games.