Lumberjacks split weekend games, take 2–1 series lead
The South Shore Lumberjacks split their weekend playoff games with the East Hants Penguins, but still hold a 2–1 lead in the series.
The Penguins evened the series in Game 2 with a 6–1 win on home ice. Nate Grafstein scored the lone goal for the Lumberjacks, with Jack Piper and Brennan Coleman picking up assists.
South Shore bounced back in Game 3 with a dramatic 3–2 overtime victory. Brennan Coleman scored the game-winner in extra time, while Will Cook and Jack Piper also found the back of the net. Piper added an assist in the win, while Kyle MacIntyre, Leo MacLean and Cohen Westlake each recorded helpers.
With the split, the Lumberjacks now lead the best-of-seven series two games to one.
The series continues Monday when the teams return to East Hants for Game 4.
