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Bancroft Auto Body Atoms went down fighting

January 28, 2016

Bancroft Auto Body Atoms travelled back to Campbellford Friday evening after having split the previous two playoff games. The Campbellford Colts came out firing on all cylinders with a quick goal off the start of the faceoff. With some end to end action the Colts potted another one before the period ended. The Jets had to dig down deep and find their desire to win when heading into the third down by two goals. Campbellford opened the scoring in the third to increase their lead by three. When things were looking at their worst Brady Hunt brought the Jets spirit alive with a great goal, assisted by Tyler McMann. With time winding down Peyton Armstrong found the back of the net for the Jets to bring them within a goal of tying the game, assisted by Justin Toupin. With only six seconds left in regulation play and Cameron Wood, the net minder for Bancroft sitting on the bench to give the Jets the extra attacker, Dylan Brownlee went in for the attack on a break away, assisted by Jake Coulas, to send the game into overtime for the second time in a week. With lots of heart stopping moments and penalties to kill the Jets could not hold off the Colts as they scored the game winner taking the series lead 2-1.
Saturday was a new day and the Jets were looking to tie up the series back at home. The first period saw many opportunities from both teams with outstanding saves by the goalies to keep the game scoreless going into the second period. The Colts opened the scoring in the second but was soon followed by a Jets goal scored by Hunt, assisted by Brownlee and James Armstrong. The remainder of the game saw the Colts increase the lead to 5-1 taking the series and moving onto the next round. A hard fought battle by the Bancroft Jets. Their devoted fans were on their feet giving them a standing ovation for their hard work and never give up effort.
Submitted by Melissa Armstrong