Aviators Too Much for Bluefins

The Brooklyn Aviators defeated the Cape Cod Bluefins 3-1 on Saturday night at the Hyannis Youth and Community Center in Federal Hockey League action.

Aviators’ net minder Jo St. Pierre picked up his second win, in as many nights, after stopping 29 of 30 Cape Cod shots.

Jesse Felten put the Aviators on the board, 1-0, 4:24 into the first period on a beautiful play in front started by Lucas Schott and Chase Watson, who each picked up their fifth point in two games with the assists.  Andrew Hutton quickly found the equalizer for the Bluefins 1:03 later after putting home a rebound past St. Pierre.  Matt Atsoff would then give Brooklyn a 2-1 edge on is 11th marker of the year with 3:10 left to go in the opening frame.

The red light did not go on in the second period, as both clubs were unable to produce any scoring.  Both goalies were helped by the goal posts, but it was Brooklyn skating into the second intermission with the 2-1 lead.

Brooklyn doubled their edge late in the third period on KC Timmons’ power play marker at the 17:23 mark.  Timmons let a blast go from the center point that got past Bluefins goalie Wes Vesprini  putting the A’s up 3-1.

Vesprini is charged with the loss despite making 28 saves.

After a 2 game road trip out to Danville, Illinois to face the Dashers, The Bluefins return to action at the Hyannis Youth and Community Center on February 3rd when they take on the first place New Jersey Outlaws.  Game time is 7:05 Great tickets are still on sale, and can be purchased by calling 508-280-6699, at www.capecodbluefins.com or at the HYCC box office prior to the game

Contributed by Tim Lus.