SAULT STE. MARIE — A pair of first-period goals, along with the stalwart goaltending of Nathan Maguire, led the Thunderbirds to a 3-1 win over the Timmins Rock in NOJHL action at John Rhodes Community Centre, on Friday. Article content

Skating in their home opener, Sault Ste. Marie began the scoring while shorthanded just over 13 minutes into the contest when Aiden Atkinson raced in alone on a breakaway and calmly lifted his chance high over the glove of Timmins’ goaltender Frédéric Cousineau. Article content Article content

The Thunderbirds then tacked on another at 14:13 as James Legler, got enough of a shot from the right side that found its way in with teammate Creegan Tompkins battling in front.

Action the second stanza saw the Rock bring plenty of pace, but the efforts of Magu

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