Alex Thomas scored with :22 seconds remaining to earn Mimico Mountaineers Intermediates a 5-5 tie in last night's action at Mimico Arena.
Off to an early 2-0 lead, it appeared that the expectation would be another blow out, following the previous 15-1 thrashing the Mounties laid on the Redmen. However, some sloppy play, turnovers and an overall lacklustre effort lead to the Redmen going up 5-2 by late in the third period.
The Mounties play turned to desperation following a late goaltender change and they worked themselves back in the game on two quick goals. With just under a minute, Brooks Bernier made a strong defensive play and turned this into a quick transition, spotting Thomas streaking down the left side.
The game continued to be another physical rivalry between the two clubs, this time featuring Keelan Neal in a full out "buckets off" tilt with an equally spirited Redmen player. That brawl earned both players applause, and trips to their respective dressing rooms.
The Mounties next adventure is against Brampton on Thursday the 19th before a weekend road trip to Owen Sound.
