The Ripley Wolves can close out their Senior AA semi-final with a win tonight after a 7-4 win in Game 5 on Friday.
The Wolves and Thundercats traded goals all night, but Ripley finally pulled away in the third on their way to a 3-2 lead in this fast-paced, hard-hitting, exciting series.
Ben Hughes led the way with a hat-trick for the Wolves, with singles going to Dan Nicoloff, Brent Walton, Nick Seiler and Gerrit Satosek (empty netter). Assists went to Cody Britton (3), Jeff Alcombrack (2), Walton (2), Garrett Meurs, Nicoloff, Blake Nichol, Hughes, and Tyler McCarthy.
Ryan MacDonald got the win between the Wolves’ pipes.
The Wolves can wrap up the series with a win in Game 6 tonight, Saturday, March 16, in Durham. The puck drops at 7 p.m. If necessary, Game 7 will be held in Ripley on Sunday, March 17, at 6 p.m.
Up-to-the-minute scores are available by following the Wolves on Twitter @RipleyWolves.
