Port Hope Panthers in Must-Win Situation Against Amherstview
By Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland
The Port Hope Panthers are facing elimination in their Provincial Junior Hockey League Tod Division semifinal series against the Amherstview Jets.
Following a 2-0 loss Sunday night in Amherstview, the Panthers now trail the best-of-seven series 3-0.
Port Hope will need four straight victories to advance. The Panthers’ first opportunity to keep their playoff hopes alive will be Wednesday evening when they host Game 4 at the Jack Burger Sports Complex. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:30 p.m.
SCHEDULE
(Amherstview leads best-of-seven series 3-0)
Wednesday, March 23
Amherstview 4 Port Hope 2
Friday, March 25
Amherstview 2 Port Hope 1
Sunday, March 27
Amherstview 2 Port Hope 0
Wednesday, March 30
Amherstview at Port Hope, 8:30 p.m.
Friday, April 1
*Port Hope at Amherstview, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 2
*Amherstview at Port Hope, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 3
*Port Hope at Amherstview, 7:30 p.m.
* – if necessary
