HUGE Win as Preds Defeat League Champs

The Lasalle Vipers, League and Sutherland Cup Champions, currently sitting first in league standings, were defeated by the Lambton Shores Predators on Saturday night. The Preds have now won 2 of their last 3 games and are showing amazing improvement as they adapt to new systems and roles under new Head Coach Todd Bidner.

After a very disappointing game in St Marys on Friday night, (7-3 loss) the Predators played what was by far their most complete game of the season in defeating the Vipers 4 to 3 in a shoot-out. Exceptional defensive zone play and discipline were the difference as the Preds limited the high flying Vipers to just 32 shots on goal. Chris Clarke played another tremendous game in net for the Preds and did not allow a goal in the shoot-out. Brenden Heffernan scored 2 goals and added one in the shootout, Dan Morin added the other.

Adam Arseneault and Chris Taylor were welcome additions to the line-up as they returned from extended time off due to injuries and are expected to see more ice time as they round into game shape this week in London on Wednesday against the Nationals and in Lambton Shores on Saturday against Chatham.