Tigers Double Up On Bandits

The Vermilion Jr. B Tigers made the most of their scoring chances against the Lloydminster Bandits, earning a 6–3 victory despite being outshot 56–19.

Scott and Rentz each scored twice as the Tigers built an early lead, then added two late goals after the Bandits pulled within one in the third period.

Scott opened the scoring with assists from Pavka and Davidson before Rentz made it 2–0, assisted by Malka and Hill. Lloydminster answered before the end of the first, leaving Vermilion ahead 2–1 at the break.

The Tigers added some breathing room in the second period. Pavka scored unassisted, and Scott followed with his second of the night, set up by Haygarth, to give Vermilion a 4–1 lead heading into the third.

The Bandits kept the pressure on, scoring early in the final period before adding a power play goal to close the gap to 4–3. Lloydminster fired 21 shots on net in the third, but the Tigers held onto their lead and found two more opportunities to score.

With 4:05 remaining, Rentz netted his second of the game on a feed from Scott. Hannah added the final goal with 1:42 left, assisted by Pavka and Cadieux, to secure the 6–3 win.

The Bandits finished one for seven on the power play, while the Tigers went scoreless on two opportunities.

Roppelt received College Park Motors’ Hardest Worker honours, while Rentz was named Player of the Game following his two-goal performance.

Off the ice, Tigers fans also have a limited-time item to watch for, with the team’s own beer cans now available.