LANTZ: It was a season and home opener for the ages, and one that forward Lochy Davis won’t soon forget.
Davis erupted for five goals and added an assist as the Rangers opened their Nova Scotia U15 Major Bantam hockey season in spectacular fashion, skating to a 10-5 victory over the Western Hurricanes on Saturday at Keith Miller Arena in the East Hants Sportsplex.
Davis set the tone early, scoring twice in the opening period to help the Rangers get rolling.
He struck twice more in the second period before completing his five-goal performance in a dominant offensive showing.
His fourth goal of the game, at the four-minute mark of the second period, was credited as the game-winner as the Rangers pulled away from the Hurricanes.
The Rangers received scoring contributions from several teammates, with George McKim completing a hat trick in the third period to help put the game out of reach.
McKim scored three times in the final frame, including goals at 10:52, 6:55 and 1:48. His final marker was assisted by Brady Young and Jacob Brewer.
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Nash Garden also found the back of the net for the Rangers in the second period, while Brewer added a goal of his own to round out the home team’s scoring.
Lucas Price earned the win in net for the Rangers, helping the team open its season with an impressive five-goal victory.
The Hurricanes continued to battle, getting two goals from Karson Mackenzie, while Hayden Acker, Kingston Lucas and Aiden Todd also scored. Todd’s goal came shorthanded with just 39 seconds remaining.
Mackenzie scored once on the power play in the second period and added another in the third. Acker and Lucas also contributed goals as Western looked to keep pace with the Rangers’ offensive attack.
Rangers scoring
Lochlann Davis: 5 goals, 1 assist
George McKim: 3 goals
Nash Garden: 1 goal
Jacob Brewer: 1 goal
Rangers assists
Dallas Wood: 3 assists
Landon Harvieux: 3 assists
Griffin Malloy: 2 assists
Matthew DesChamp: 1 assist
Lochlann Davis: 1 assist
Kyle Doucette: 1 assist
Maxwell Bishop: 1 assist
Brady Young: 1 assist
The Rangers will look to build on the strong start as they continue their Nova Scotia U15 Major Bantam campaign.
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The Rangers suffered their first loss of the season Sunday, dropping a 5-1 decision to the WearWell Bombers.
The game was played on Oct. 11 in Pictou County.
Lochlann Davis scored the lone Rangers goal, assisted by Dallas Wood and Landon Harvieux.
John Turner took the loss in net.
