Taylor’s five-point effort paces Senators in big victory
The Mississauga Senators scored early and often as they opened their 2023 OHL Cup schedule with a 7-2 win over the Barrie Colts.
Caden Taylor (2G, 3A), Briir Long (1G, 2A), Adam Valentini (2G), Jayden Connors (3A), and William Musznski (2A) all had multi-point performances, while Matthew Manza (1G) and Angelo Maggioni (1G) also found the back of the net in an offensive explosion.
Amidst the goal-scoring parade, top goaltending prospect Jack Ivankovic stopped 27 of 29 shots in the game in the Mississauga crease.
Caden Taylor talked about opening up the showcase with five points in the win saying, “We came out hard, stuck to our game plan, played how we know we can, and I think that’s why we came out on top.”
“It’s pretty cool being back a second time, the atmosphere is amazing, it’s an incredible event to be a part of,” said Taylor with this being his second OHL Cup, after playing up last season with the OHL Cup Finalist Toronto Jr. Canadiens.
Underage forward Logan Hawery (1G) earned BARDOWN Player of the Game honours for the Colts, while Cole Hodgson (1G) also tallied a goal for Barrie.
Mississauga will look for their second win of the showcase later today as they take on the Whitby Wildcats at 3:30pm. While Barrie takes on the London Jr. Knights at 4:00pm
BARDOWN PLAYER OF THE GAME:
Senators – Caden Taylor (F) – 2G, 3A
Jr. Colts – Logan Hawery (F) – 1G
