Kincardine Bulldogs down Walkerton, 5-4, in overtime

The Kincardine Bulldogs defeated the Walkerton Capitals, 5-4, in overtime, Friday night, in PJHL hockey action at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine.

Walkerton took a two-goal lead in the first period before, seconds into the middle frame, Liam Colhoun fired in a shot to put Kincardine on the scoreboard, assisted by Kieran Moore.

Just over a minute later the Capitals went ahead 3-1, but Jordan Beisel put the Bulldogs within one before the period ended, assisted by Colhoun and Moore.

Early in the third, Gavin Downs tied things at 3-3 for the Bulldogs, assisted by Chad Lawrence and Bryce Martin. Minutes later, Kincardine went ahead, on a goal by Trent Houghton from Downs and Colhoun.

Late in the game, Walkerton managed to tie things at 4-4, forcing the game into overtime.

Minutes into the overtime period, Downs scored from Colhoun and Kyle Dolmage, to give the Bulldogs the 5-4 win.

Carter Garvie made 15 saves on 18 shots, while Rowen Cherrett made eight saves on nine shots, in net for Kincardine.

Next weekend, the Bulldogs are on the road, travelling to Goderich, Jan. 27, and Mitchell, Jan. 28.