LANTZ: The short-staffed East Hants Ritchie’s Renovations & Excavating Penguins muscled their way to victory on Saturday night in the second game of a two-game home weekend.
The Pens earned a 3-0 shutout win over Hants County rival Widnsor Oxen at the Keith Miller arena in the East Hants Sportsplex in Lantz.
Chris Caissie led the offensive attack with a pair of goals, one on the powerplay, with Theo Stapleton adding a single marker in the win. Stapleton’s goal was into an empty net.
Jacob Sanford picked up two helpers,while Stapleton and Braedy Kirton had one assist apiece.
Colby Brown was strong in goal with a 30 save effort.
The win came a night after the Pens saw a 3-1 lead erased in a 5-4 overtime loss to Eskasoni Jr. Eagles.
East Hants is next in action on Oct. 2 when the Oxen return to Lantz for another meeting. Game time is 7:30 p.m.
The Pens travel to Pictou County to play the Scotians at the Pictou County Wellness Centre in New Glasgow on Oct. 4. Puck drop is set for 6 p.m. at the Sobeys Arena.
