The Nauss Tim-Br Mart Lumberjacks continued the momentum tonight in Truro, with a big win against the Bearcats (5-2) and have taken the lead in the Bent Division Semi-Final Series #1.

After a great performance last night in home ice to tie the series, the Lumberjacks took an early lead on the road with Mickey MacDonald(1G 1A) early in the first period and they never looked back. Matt Snow(2G) extended the lead half way in the first period to 2-0.

Doudelet got the 3rd goal for the Lumberjacks (unassisted), that ended up being the game winning goal early in the 2nd frame. Twenty-four seconds later, Shawn Frank (game's first star, 1G 1A) added his name to the score sheet, increasing the lead to 4-0 for the Lumberjacks. The Bearcats goalie, Gagnon was replaced in net by Rafuse after going 10/14.  The Lumberjacks went into the dressing rooms for the second intermission with a comfortable 4-0 lead.

Truro scored two quick goals in the 3rd period thwerty-eight seconds apart with Ivako and Burns and the 4-2 lead for the Lumberjacks was maintained until the last minute of the period when Matt Snow scored an empty netter to make the final 5-2.

Philip Wright stood strong between the pipes for the Lumberjacks again, turning away 40 of the 42 shots he faced and he was named the game's second star. Jordan Burke recorded two helpers, and Mike Snow one. The Lumberjacks went 0/2 on the powerplay while the Bearcats 0/4.

Game 4 is in Bridgewater Memorial Arena, Friday Mar. 12th, 7pm. Let's show the boys our support in this critical game!

The Nauss Tim-BR Mart Lumberjacks have tied the series against the Truro Bearcats after a 3-1 win at the Bridgewater Memorial Arena.

The Lumberjacks stayed disciplined allowing Truro only 3 powerplay opportunities and the Bearcats were not able to capitalize on any of them. Methodically, the Lumberjacks took the lead towards the end of the first period (Mike Snow, PP) and continued to press during the second frame. Their effort was rewarded with a second goal by Shawn Frank (who was named the game's first star, 1G 2A). Mike Snow again gave the Lumberjacks a comfortable 3-0 lead early in the 3rd period and he was named the game's second star.

Philip Wright kept the Lumberjacks net pristine for over 57 minutes, turning away 29 of the 30 shots he faced and he earned the third star of the game. It was a great team effort by all the Lumberjacks and the 570 fans that gathered enjoyed a great hockey game.

The series continues tomorrow, Wed. March 10th at 7:30pm in Truro.

The Lumberjacks are organizing a bus trip to Truro Wed., March 10th for game three of the playoff series against the Bearcats. The ticket price is $20/person. We need 28 people to reserve the bus. Contact Bruce Cleveland at 212-1050 to book your seats.

The Truro Bearcats took game one of their series with the Nauss Tim-Br Mart Lumberjacks 7-2, in Truro Saturday night. The key aspect for the Bearcats was their 4 for 6 production on the power-play. With the Bearcat fire-power the Lumberjacks will have to be more disciplined if they want success. Philip Wright turned aside 27 of 34 shots in the Lumberjack net. Shawn Frank & Scott Theriault scored for the Lumberjacks. Game two goes Tuesday night in Bridgewater. Game time is 7:00 PM.

The Nauss Tim-Br Mart Lumberjacks will open their best-of-seven quarter-final series on the road in Truro.

Game 1 - Sat., March 6th - Truro

Game 2 - Tues., March 9th - Bridgewater

Game 3 - Wed., March 10th - Truro

Game 4 - Fri., March 12th - Bridgewater

Game 5 - Sun., March 14 - Truro (if necessary)

Game 6 - Tues., March 16th - Bridgewater (if necessary)

Game 7- Thurs., March 18th - Truro (if necessary)

Ticket Prices in Bridgewater:

Adults - $10.00

Seniors - $9.00

Students - $5.00