The Greater Sudbury Cubs determined their own fate by winning in Sault, Michigan last Friday night by a score of 2-0.
Joel Rainville was outstanding for the Cubs in recording his league-best sixth shut-out of the season.
First-year Cubs forward Ben Harris scored his seventh goal of the season and it proved to be the game winner in the first period. Harris, 17, continues to show improvement with additional ice-time that he has earned, said the team in a news release.
Veteran Cubs forward Josh Boucher scored the insurance goal into the empty net to seal a third-place finish in the NOJHL West Division final standings.
The victory means the same two teams will meet in the NOJHL West Division quarter-final series, beginning with games No. 1 and No. 2 in the series being held this week in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
The Cubs’ first two home play-off games will be held on Monday, April 11 and Tuesday, April 12 at the Gerry McCrory Countryside Arena. Game time for both games will be 7 p.m.
The Royal Bank of Canada will sponsor the Cubs’ first home game on Monday night by distributing free “growl” towels to the first 250 fans attending Monday’s home game.
The Cubs will be looking to create a great vibe and NOJHL play-off excitement in the Countryside Arena for the first time ever. Those returning to Cubs play-off games with their growl towels will be eligible to win prizes at each home playoff game.
Playoff ticket prices are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and students and $5 for youngsters 12 years of age and under. All adults that bring a non-perishable food donation to Monday’s game in support of the Elgin Street Mission will also receive $5 off their adult admission price.
For more information on group playoff tickets, email the Cubs at: [email protected].
Playoff game schedule and results and ticket availability updates will be posted on the Cubs website here.
