Protas Propels Spitfires to a 8-6 Win over Flint
The Spitfires and Firebirds met for the 4th time of the season on Saturday as the Spitfires’ looked to right the ship after a loss last night. The Spitfires have had the Firebirds number as they have won all 3 meetings. Tonight was no different as a wild last twenty minutes had the Spitfires sweating but they came away unscathed in a 8-6 win.
in the first period, it was all Spitfires as they jumped out to a 4-0 lead with goals from Abraham, Woodall, Cristoforo and Protas. Late in the frame, the Firebirds would score on a powerplay goal to cut the lead to 4-1 heading into the 2nd.
in the second period, the Spitfires offence would continue as Morneau and Greentree got in on the scoring to make it a 6-1 game. Again late in the frame, the Firebirds would score and make it a 6-2 game.
In the third period, the Spitfires wheels would fall off slightly as they gave up three unanswered goals and it was 6-5 game. With under five minutes to play, Protas scored his 2nd of the night to get the Spitfires a much needed insurance goal. Flint would respond and make it a 7-6 game 32 seconds later. With just under a minute and a half to play, Protas would seal the win with an empty net goal and his hat-trick as the Spitfires skated to a 8-6 win.
The Spitfires are back in action on Thursday January 16th as the Sudbury Wolves come to town. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05pm.
