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Atoms begin five-game series against Campbellford

January 20, 2016

The Bancroft Auto Body Atoms opened up their five-game series against the Campbellford Colts on Saturday in Campbellford.
Having lost both times to them in regular season the Jets knew this challenge was going to be difficult and were ready to accept it.
Halfway through the first period the Jets potted the first goal of the game scored by Hailey Hudder, her first of the season, and assisted by Megan Jenkins and Tyler McMann. The Colts answered back quickly to tie the game up.
The second period saw more Colts goals to end that period at 4-1. The Jets were not ready to throw in the towel.
They came out strong in the third period and scored within a minute and half of the puck drop with a great goal from the point by Jake Coulas, assisted by Brady Hunt.
Not even a minute after that James Armstrong sniped one by the goal to the cut the lead for the Colts by one.
Much of the third period saw some nail biting plays and saves at both ends and with less than three minutes left Dylan Brownlee tied the game up sending the players, coaches and fans into a frenzy.
Dylan’s goal was assisted by Coulas and Hunt.
For the first time this year the Jets were facing sudden death overtime with all the momentum swinging their way.
Both teams were playing like it was game seven of the Stanley Cup finals.
With a great defensive play in the Jets end and rushing the Colts forwards the puck got by the Colts defence sending Ethan Wilkes down the ice to score the game winner, unassisted.
The building erupted with excitement and the players celebrated a great come back victory. Cameron Wood made some great saves to allow the Jets to take game one of the series.
Sunday was back at home for game two.
The Colts showed they were not leaving Bancroft without two points when they came out hard.
With a win to Campbellford on Sunday to tie the series up the Jets will head back to their barn on Friday evening at 7:30 and game four will be played in Bancroft Saturday at 3:15 p.m.
Come on out and cheer on these young kids.