Walkerton celebrates Brett Coulson's OT winner in Game 1 of the Western Jr. C Final in Wingham.  Photo by Marty Thompson.Walkerton celebrates Brett Coulson's OT winner in Game 1 of the Western Jr. C Final in Wingham. Photo by Marty Thompson.
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Walkerton Take 3-1 Lead in Western Jr. C Final

Calvin Penny had a two goals and an assist as his Walkerton Hawks beat the Wingham Ironmen 6-3 on Sunday to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the Western Junior C Final.

Nathan Kramer (empty net), CJ Arthur, Lachlin Elder and Austin Cunningham also scored for the Hawks, who were out-shot 35-29 at home.

Brett Brophy, Alex Kuntz and Ryan McNeil scored for the Ironmen.

Erik Angeli made 32 saves for the Hawks, who went 1-8 on the powerplay during the game.

During the second intermission, down by a score of 4-2, Wingham decided to pull goaltender Ben Nelson (who had made 16 saves on 20 shots) in-favour of backup Jaden Shrier, who made seven saves on eight shots in the third period.

Game Five of the series will go in Wingham on Wednesday.

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