Steve Farina’s two goals were not enough to overcome St. Louis University High in the first-of-two state semifinal playoff games for the Mid States Hockey Challenge Cup.
The Tigers lost 5-3 after a scoreless third period and will face the Jr. Billikens again Saturday at 8:30 p.m. at Hardee’s IcePlex in Chesterfield.
The team must win that game plus a 10-minute mini-game immediately following to advance to the finals March 7, where they’ll face either CBC or Chaminade at the Scottrade Center.
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The Tigers were tied with SLUH going into the third period. Chase Berger had two goals and one assist for the Jr. Bills, and goalie Thomas Place had 21 saves for the night.
Oakville goalkeeper Zach Jost saved 22 out of 27 shots on goal. Charles Freshman added another goal for the Tigers.
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The Bills broke Oakville’s 12-game winning streak as the team hadn’t lost a game since Dec. 30.
Can’t attend the game Saturday? St. Louis Sports Productions will do a live broadcast of the game on their website.
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