The Chatham Maroons' hot start to the season continued over the weekend, with an overtime win against the Strathroy Rockets.
The two teams faced off on Sunday at Chatham Memorial Arena, with the Maroons winning 3-2.
Michael Robertson opened the scoring in the first period for the Maroons. This was the defenseman's first Greater Ontario Hockey League (GOHL) goal in just his fourth game. Santiago Jimenes and Xandre Aitken with the assists.
The second period saw both teams find the back of the net once.
Strathroy tied the game late in the period before Andrew Baker restored the Maroons' lead with his sixth goal of the season. Getting the assists on the play were Eddie Hickson and Emmett Mather.
The third period saw Strathroy throw everything at the net, as they totalled 17 shots. With just under two minutes left in regulation, they were able to score on the power play to tie the game and force overtime.
Both teams had chances in the extra frame, but it was Parker Nyitray who won the game for the Maroons with his team-leading 11th goal. Dylan Richter and Eric Wood with the assists on the play.
Gannon Hunter made 39 saves for his seventh win of the season.
The Maroons' record is now 10-2-0-0.
They'll try for an 11th win on the road on Friday against the St. Catharines Falcons.
