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Spirit Finish with a 3-0 Record at 2018 Preseason Showcase; Win 3-1 over Moncton Sunday

September 2, 2018 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
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Saginaw Spirit in a preseason battle with the Moncton Wildcats
Saginaw Spirit in a preseason battle with the Moncton Wildcats
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Kitchener, Ontario - Sunday afternoon, the Saginaw Spirit stayed perfect at the 2018 Preseason Showcase in Kitchener, Ontario with a 3-1 win over the Moncton Wildcats of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.

The Spirit would score first for a third straight game when Mason Millman lit the lamp on a wrist shot from the left circle. Millman's first goal of the preseason was assisted by Jake Goldowski and Brady Gilmour. The Spirit outshot the Wildcats 12-6 in the opening period and took a 1-0 lead in to the locker room.

The second period consisted of the Spirit pressuring the Wildcats goal, and goaltender Francis Leclerc bailing out his team. The Spirit put a total of 23 shots on goal in the middle frame, but could not find the back of the net. The scored stayed 1-0 in favor of the Spirit heading into the final period.

After 114:52 of shutout hockey, Spirit goaltender Cameron Lamour finally relented and the Wildcats were able to tie the game at 14:52 of the third period on a goal by Jordan Spence.

Just 17 seconds later, Brady Gilmour (Detroit Red Wings) gave the Spirit a lead they would not relinquish with his second goal of the preseason. Gilmour's goal was assisted by Ethan Cardwell and Hayden Davis. With the Moncton net empty, D.J. Busdeker potted his second goal of the preseason at 17:55 of the third period.

The Spirit outshot their opponent for a third consecutive game, 46-30, and took all three games to win the 2018 Preseason Showcase tournament in Kitchener, Ontario.

The Spirit will take on the Flint Firebirds in a home-and-home series on Sept. 14 and 15. The puck drops at 7:05 p.m. For tickets, log on to www.saginawspirit.com

For tickets and more information:

Reserve your seat at The Dow Event Center by calling (989) 497-7747 or visit www.saginawspirit.com for more information. YOUR Region. YOUR team. YOU'RE invited.

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Saginaw Spirit in a preseason battle with the Moncton Wildcats
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