​Ripley Wolves take 2-0 series lead over Erin in OEHL playoff hockey action

The Ripley Wolves have jumped out to a 2-0 lead against the Erin Outlaws, with two wins in Ontario Elite Hockey League (OEHL) playoff hockey action on the weekend.

Friday night, saw the Wolves host the Outlaws at the Ripley Arena for Game 1 of the first-round series.

It wasn't the prettiest game you'll ever see, but the Wolves weathered some of their own choppy play and early penalty troubles on their way to a 7-3 victory over Erin.

Seven different Wolves lit the lamp, including Dylan Sayle, Kaden Hoggarth, Alex Kuntz, Dan Nicoloff, Ethan Skinner, Garrett Meurs, and Brett Catto into the empty net.

Assists went to Cody Britton (2), Evan Visser, Todd Hellyer, Logan Swanton, Nick Seiler, and Nicoloff.

Goalie Jason Hamilton got the win in the Wolves net and made some beautiful saves, most notably on a cross-crease one-timer in the second period that had the crowd gasping.

Ripley travelled to Erin, Saturday night, and brought home a 5-3 win.

Once again, the Wolves showed their depth as five different players scored in the victory. Scorers were Dan Nicoloff, Mike Howes, Garrett Meurs, Ethan Skinner and Cody Britton.

Assists went to Todd Hellyer (2), Evan Visser, Tyson Soers, Brett Catto and Britton.

Goalie Jason Hamilton stopped 32 of 35 shots for the win in yet another penalty-filled affair.

Game 3 will cap off the Ripley Winter Carnival, Saturday, Feb. 17, with a 7:30 p.m. puck drop. Game 4 will be played in Erin, Sunday, Feb. 18, at 3 p.m.