Cubs sneak past Newton, Lakers in return home to Kinplex
MEDICINE HAT, AB – The Medicine Hat Travelodge Cubs threw everything they could at Brady Newton on Friday night, escaping with two points by the skin of their teeth.
Putting 54 shots on Newton at the Kinplex, the Cubs were able to hang on for a 3-2 victory over the visiting Lomond Lakers for their second straight victory.
Medicine Hat outshot the Lakers 16-11 over the opening 20 minutes of play, however the Cubs found themselves trailing 1-0 after a goal from Christian Dees.
Continuing to pile on shots in the second period, Medicine Hat finally beat Newton 12:18 into the frame on the power play from leading scorer Chandler Aleman.