Lakers Double Brooklyn 14-7

Peterborough-Lakers looked to send a message last night after loosing their first home game of the season tuesday night to the Six Nations Chiefs. The Lakers came out strong thursday night before a crowd of over 3,000 and delivered a commanding 14-7 blowout of the Brooklyn Redmen. With the victory last night the Lakers move back into a tie for first place in the MSL with the Redmen. The Lakers and Redmen have been in a see-saw battle for top spot since the early goings but the Redmen have largely been overachieving as the other top clubs like Six Nations, Brampton and Peterborough have been missing key players early on. The Laker had a few key players defensively back in the line-up last night, specifically Mac Allen, a tenacious defender who can pressure the ball anywhere on the floor and can win face-offs, going 4 for 5 last night.

The Lakers were first to get on the score sheet, Lakers Kyle Sorensen and Allen both took penalties 25 seconds into the game. The intimidation factor? I dunno, the Lakers managed to score one with two men down, as Steenhuis got loose in front of the net and Shawn Evans made a nice pass from John Tavares. The Lakers would go into the the first intermission with a 4-2 lead. (It should of been 4-1 but the Lakers managed to push one into their own net).

The Lakers continued to look strong and Brooklyn looked like they all needed a nap. (Brooklyn played a game the night before vs Kitchener but still can't compete at the Lakers level). After 2 periods of play it was 9-5. Peterborough would outscore Brooklyn 6-2 in the final period and get the victory.

Lakers face-off specialist Jeff Snider had some early success in the face-off circle finishing 9-15. I believe Snider could of went 15-15 but the difference being, the face-offs Snider lost, he in fact controlled the draw but it was Brooklyn who got to the loose ball first. Instead of lining up beside their man on the line, the Lakers kept only 1 man on the wing and the other 3 players all cherry picked near the offensive crease, well behind their brooklyn counterparts. It was stupid, and the players and Coach Batley only adjusted this when the Lakers had Mac Allen was taking the draws.

The Lakers out-shot the Redmen 60 -46. Angus Goodleaf was given the start for the Lakers this game and made 39 saves and getting his 4th win of the season.

Next game for the Lakers is this saturday when they travel to Six Nations. They return home next thursday to face the Ajax Rock.