SUMMERSIDE — The Summerside Western Capitals scored three unanswered goals in less than three minutes late in the third period to defeat the Miramichi Timberwolves 5-2 in MHL (Maritime Junior Hockey League) exhibition action Sunday.
Craig MacLaughlan scored what proved to be the game-winning goal at 14:43 of the third period to snap a 2-2 tie. Trevor Carmichael netted his third of the game at 15:36 to make it 4-2, and Devan Gunn’s power-play marker at 17:14 rounded out the scoring.
Morgan Walker (2), Matt Kelly, Harrison McIver, Drew Coulson and Alex Gallant drew assists for the Caps, who improved their pre-season record to 3-1.
Kent Small and Jamie Russell replied for the Timberwolves, who once trailed 2-0 and received assists from Prince Edward Islanders Marshall Ellis, Nathan McQuaid and Jesse MacIntyre.
The Caps led 1-0 after one period, and 2-1 following 40 minutes.
Overall, each team registered 35 shots on goal. Paul Dorsey stopped all 19 shots he faced for the Caps through the first 31:19 of the game, and Alex Micalef allowed two goals on 16 shots the rest of the way. Kyle Ferdinand went the distance for Miramichi.
The Capitals close out pre-season play with a return visit to Miramichi tonight. The Caps open the 2010-11 regular season at home against Dieppe on Sunday, Sept. 12.
Game time is 2 p.m.
