Game #117 Montreal Militia (2) vs Detroit Falcons (6)
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<div align="center">Starting Lineups
Montreal
LW- Nolan Angello C- Zach Zyvleski RW- Marcos Maciel
LD- Ilmari Maatta RD- Viatcheslav Orlov
G- Jeff Kirkstone

Detroit
LW- Hans Moleman C- Nucky Toohoots RW- Alex Berkis
LD- Prince Daniel James RD- Jari Sinikka
G- Sivy McSieve</div>

Detroit has gone 5-0-1 against Montreal this season, so they are the heavy favorites heading into this game. Montreal has only managed to find the back of the net 17 times this season, whereas Detroit has scored 30 times. Led by Hans Moleman, the Falcons are a heavy contender for the Four Star Cup this season, and Montreal looks to be the next victim of their seemingly unstoppable path to victory.

Player Watch
Montreal: With 5 goals and 5 assists in the past 4 games, Nolan Angello is riding the hottest streak of his career into this game. He has been a key contributor in the Militia mid-season turnaround, and if they expect to win tonight, Angello will be the man to get them there.

Detroit: None other than the man himself, Hans Moleman has been the most successful skater in the SMJHL this season. He leads his team in goals and assists, and will be the man again to put Detroit on top in tonight's game.

Period 1
Open ice hit on Ryan Vas leads to a turnover for Detroit, and Zach Evans scores for to make it 1-0 at 1:22
Rebound collected by Detroit from blocked shot, Toohoots scores at 10:07 while shorthanded from the Brodangleschlong hooking penalty at 9:11 to make it 2-0.
A series of turnovers between the teams ends up with Leclerc feeding Berzins the puck. Berzins scores at 16:27to make it 3-0 for Detroit.
Zach Evans takes a hooking penalty at 19:22

Period 2
Zyvleski forces a turnover in the neutral zone, then scores at 0:53 to make it 3-1 on the Powerplay.
Russett deflects the puck into the net at 1:09 to put Montreal closer at 3-2 and cap their goal scoring for the night.
Zjang scores off a two man breakaway with Rising Hippo at 15:21, solidifying Detroit's lead at 4-2.
Stephen Harris comes in to replace Jeff Kirkstone after that last goal.
Ryan Vas takes a Holding penalty at 15:34.
Hippo scores off another rebound created from a blocked shot at 17:20 to make it 5-2 for Detroit on the Powerplay.

Period 3
Vikstrom carries the puck up the ice and feeds Evans his second goal of the night at 17:34. Detroit caps it's scoring at 6-2.

Statistical Breakdown

Shots
Montreal: 4-10-6-20
Detroit: 6-9-7-22
While the shots were mostly even at the end of the game, Montreal had a huge surge in the Second Period with 10 shots and 2 goals. They then appeared to run out of energy going into the Third, however, and ended up putting on only 6 shots. Detroit played more consistently all 60 minutes, which helped them defeat Montreal.

Blocked shots
Montreal 12
Detroit 2
Montreal spent a lot of time clogging up the lane and blocking shots. However this left the team susceptible to more rebounds and put men out of position. The Militia ended up blocking 12 shots, compared to the Falcon's 2. Perhaps Montreal should edit their future game plan to not block as many shots and instead focus on puck possession.

Three Stars
3. Rising Hippo 1-1 +1
This winger put up a great performance tonight to help get his team another win. With a goal and an assist, he matched his linemate Berzins' performance, showing how well these two play together.

2. Zach Evans 2-0 +2
With the opening and closing goal in tonight's game, Evans showcased how consistent and durable he truly is. He can play a full 60 minute game, and remains useful every time he steps out on the ice. He has been one of the most fun players to watch this season with his consistent play.

1. Kaspars Berzins 1-1 +1
With the game winning goal tonight, Berzins gets the nod as the First Star of the game. He's been a quiet force on Detroit's Second line, but he steps up when he needs to to finish off games for his team. His added depth showed tonight in their 6-2 victory over Montreal, showing just how well rounded the Falcons are this season.