Alumni hockey game 

Extramural team rallies for 3-2 win over alumni 

Saturday, March 7, our annual Alumni Hockey Game took place, right here in Brantford at the TD Civic Centre, home of the OHL’s Bulldogs. 

Last year, the event returned for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, where the alumni took a 5-2 win over our men’s extramural team. 

The stage was set this year to be a thriller, and both teams were hungry for a victory. 

In the first period, both squads came out with a torrid pace and physicality, and despite their numerous power plays, the alumni were able to solve extramural goaltender Jacob Smith. 

The middle frame began tied at 0-0, but the alumni finally broke through on the man-advantage, taking a 1-0 lead into the third period. 

The final frame opened up with lengthy possession from the Extramural team, and finally broke through with two quick goals, giving them their first lead of the game, finding themselves up 2-1.  

The alumni quickly responded, tying the game up at 2-2 and setting the stage for a thrilling finish. 

With around three minutes left in regulation, third-year defenseman Ben Sachs fired a seeing-eye shot from the point, giving the extramural team a 3-2 lead. 

Despite the alumni team’s efforts, they were unable to find an equalizer, and the extramural team held the fort down to secure the win. 

Extramural goaltenders Smith, Joshua Damji and Daniel Ferrante split action in the win. 

This year’s edition of the Laurier Brantford Alumni Hockey Game was one to remember, and we hope to build off the success in next year’s edition, where the extramural team enters as defending champions.