The Halifax Mooseheads started their Memorial Cup hosting season on a high note, defeating the hometown Saint John Sea Dogs 5-4 in overtime Friday night.
Blueliner Patty Kyte scored from behind the goal line less than two minutes into the extra frame to give the Mooseheads their first win of the season.
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The Herd took an early two-goal lead, with goals from Arnaud Durandeau and Gavin Hart before the midway point of the first.
They had the lead cut in half in the second, thanks to a nice move from the Sea Dogs’ Robbie Burt on a breakaway. Brady Burns tied it up for the Sea Dogs just 2:22 into the third.
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The Mooseheads later took the lead twice in the third, only to have their Maritime rivals respond with goals of their own.
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Alexis Gravel made 34 stops for Halifax, while Alex D’Orio stopped 31 of 36 shots.
The Herd will look for some early-season redemption against the Charlottetown Islanders Saturday on the road. The Islanders swept the seven-game against the Mooseheads, leading to the firing of former head coach Jim Midgley.
The Islanders won their season opener Friday night 4-2 against the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles.
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