Rebels Take Game 1

The Rebels defeated the Knowlton Gnashers 5-2 in the first game of the finals. The Rebels opened up the scoring just 2 minutes and 15 seconds into the first half when Ryan flipped a wrist shot in from the slot during a powerplay. Gary then added a second goal with 7 minutes left in the frame and Mike added his own in the final minute to give the Rebels a commanding 3-0 lead. The Gnashers were able answer back at 18:24 of the second while on the powerplay. Then at the halfway mark Gary added his second goal of the night to give the Rebels the 3 point spread again. The Gnashers managed another goal with 5 minutes left in the game but once again the Rebels answered back with Dustin finding the back of the net with just over 2 minutes remaining. Gary came away with 4 points on the night while Devin, Ryan, Dustin, Matt G. and Mike P. all tallied 2 points a piece. The Rebels now have the chance to take the championship on Wednesday.