LANTZ: The Ryson Construction Penguins had plenty of offensive firepower Saturday, with three East Hants players scoring twice each to lead the way in an 8-6 victory over the Spryfield Attack in Nova Scotia Junior C Hockey League action.
Ethan Hines, Duncan MacMullin and Chase McDonald each found the back of the net twice to pace the Penguins’ attack.
Hines opened the scoring at 14:23 of the first period on the power play, assisted by Theo Stapleton.
After Gregor Beach put East Hants ahead 2-0 at 3:02, with assists going to Conrad Eisener and Stapleton, Hines added his second of the game late in the third period, scoring an empty-net goal with just 12 seconds remaining.
MacMullin also scored twice, opening the Penguins’ scoring just 2:41 into the first period before adding his second at 9:33 of the third.
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McDonald rounded out the two-goal performances, scoring at 1:27 of the second period before sealing the victory with an empty-net goal at 2:11 of the third. His second goal stood as the game-winner.
Connor Lloyd also scored for East Hants at 10:16 of the second period, with Stapleton and Noah Sutherland picking up assists.
Stapleton led the Penguins in the assist department with three helpers, setting up goals by Hines, Beach and Lloyd. Eisener and Sutherland also picked up assists in the victory.
Gabe Rendell earned the goaltending victory between the pipes for the Penguins.
East Hants will look to carry that momentum into its next game when the Pens return home on November 14 to welcome the undefeated, league-leading South Shore Schooners to the Keith Miller Arena at the East Hants Sportsplex.
Puck drop is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.
