Mississauga, ON- The Mississauga St. Michael's Majors made-up for last night's loss with a convincing 5-2 victory over the Belleville Bulls tonight at the Hershey Centre. The win moves Mississauga to a 13-4-1-0 record on the season.
The Bulls came out strong to begin the game with aggressive forechecking and solid play in their own zone. Mississauga's power play woes continued in the opening period, highlighted by Brett Flemming ringing one off the post early in the contest. Jordan Mayer got the Majors on the board just past the half-way mark of the period. Tyler Taylor responded for the Bulls on a one-timer from Stephen Silas and Andy Bathgate to even the game at 1-1 and end the first.
The Majors came out stronger in the second, out shooting and scoring Belleville in a much different display then the first 20 minutes. Joseph Cramarossa put Mississauga ahead 2-1 just over 12 minutes into the period. The Majors power play unit broke out of their slump when Cameron Gaunce scored his third of the season. Three minutes later the Majors struck again on the man-advantage when Casey Cizikas put St. Mike's ahead by two.
The Majors continued their dominant play into the third and did not allow a single Belleville shot through the first eight minutes. Mississauga drove the dagger deeper when David Corrente scored on the power play making it 5-1 for the Majors. Bulls Captain Luke Judson scored the Bulls second goal late in the period on the power play but it would not be enough, making the final 5-2 for Mississauga.
J.P. Anderson turned aside 21 shots and recorded his sixth win of the year. Philipp Graubauer and Tyson Teichmann combined for 23 saves for Belleville, the loss goes to Graubauer. Jordan Mayer, Casey Cizikas, and Kyle Geoffrey all recorded multi-point nights for the Majors. Mayer picked up "First Star" honours, Joseph Cramarossa and Kyle Geoffrey rounded out the top three.
The win keeps the Majors two points behind Barrie, after the Colts victory tonight. Mississauga will be back in action on Sunday when they host the Kingston Frontenacs at 2:00 P.M. For information on Majors individual and season tickets for 2009-10, group and flex packages and private suites, visit the Majors website or call the Majors ticket line at 905-502-7788.
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