Lumber Kings Stage Late Rally to Edge Raiders 4-3
Maverick Hayes blasted a slap shot into the top corner of the net with 31.9 seconds left in the third period to deliver the Pembroke Lumber Kings a 4-3 come from behind win over the Nepean Raiders. Dean Carvalho had scored with 72 seconds left in the period to tie the game, his second goal of the night. Jayson Alegria also scored for Pembroke, his league leading 35th goal of the season.
In a rare start, Jack Ferguson picked up the win for the Kings who play in Carleton Place on Friday, January 24th before returning home two nights later to face the league leading Rockland Nationals. The Rockland game is a redemption night meaning previously unused tickets from the 2024-25 season can be used to gain entry to the game.
Lumber Kings Back in Win Column with 4-1 Road Win Over Bears
The Pembroke Lumber Kings snapped their two game losing streak with a strong effort in Smiths Falls as the Kings downed the Bears 4-1. Eric Barnard added to his league leading points total with a goal and an assist while Brody Simpson had two assists to power the Kings attack. The win moved the Kings to within two points of the Carleton Place Canadians who lead the CCHL's Robinson division.
Liam Cardiff, Alyandro DeLeon and Jeremie Ndeffo also scored for the Kings. it was Ndeffo's first goal of the season. The Kings were 2 for 4 on the powerplay.
The Kings now return home to face the Nepean Raiders on Sunday, January 19th at 7 p.m.
