Sarnia Legionnaires
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Sarnia Legionnaires at Leamington
January 28, 2010

by Dan McCaffery
special to

LEAMINGTON – The Sarnia Legionnaires scored a sensational victory here last night.

Ten different players scored points and goalie Kyle Washer kicked out 22 shots for his first shutout of the season as the defending Western Jr. 'B' champions spanked the hometown Flyers 9-0.

"It was a nice win,” head coach Jeff Perry said on the bus home. “The scoring was pretty well balanced throughout the lineup. And we're still shorthanded. It was a gutsy effort.”

Rookie sensation Jason Teschke, playing in only his second Jr. 'B' hockey game, led the way with a goal and three assists. He was named the first star for his performance.

Teschke was called up from the Jr. 'C' Mooretown Flags, along with Ryan Hunt, to plug holes in the Sarnia roster caused by injuries and suspensions.

Hunt also got a goal in what was his first Jr. 'B' contest.

Jason's older brother, Josh Teschke, who has been with the Legionnaires all season, blinked the red light once (for his ninth of the year) and added an assist.

Another great performance came from veteran Owen Rogers, who scored the game's first two goals, then added an assist. Rogers, who was named second star, now has 10 goals on the season.

Joel Steeves, who was third star, also had a two-goal night, giving him 13 on the year. Others who blinked the red light included captain Tyler Cicchini (17th) and Jesse Drydak (28th).

For Washer, the shutout was the first of his Jr. 'B' career.

The win brought Sarnia's record up to 18-19-6 and gives it a share of sixth place with the St. Thomas Stars in the Western Conference of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League.

The Legionnaires and Stars clash Saturday at the Sarnia Arena. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

  • In addition to Jason Techke's three assists, Steve Farlow, Drydak and Tommy Ziolkowski got two helpers each. Single assists were credited to Chase Clark, Brent Sauve, Josh Teschke, Steeves and Cicchini.

  • Rogers is the fifth Legionnaire to hit double figures in goals this campaign.

  • Sarnia, which had 39 shots on net, scored three powerplay markers.

  • Jason Teschke has five points in his two games with the Legionnaires.

  • Legionnaire goalkeepers now have three shutouts on the season. Jesse Raymond has the other two.