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GAME 1, Sep 22 2013: Cape Breton 4, Halifax 3
Cape Breton scored early and often, putting up four goals in the first period (including two from Michael Clarke). They also ran into discipline problems, taking six minors through the first two periods. Halifax rallied with three quick third period goals from Andrews (short-handed) and a pair from Ashley, but they were unable to pot the equalizer.
Record: 0-1-0-0
GAME 2, Sep 24 2013: Halifax 4, Charlottetown 3
Halifax didn't come out flat in the second game, taking advantage of undisciplined Islanders play with three powerplay markers in the first (two from Andrews and one from Meier). Charlottetown tied the game midway through the second before Jesse Lussier blasted home a point shot for the winner two minutes later. Halifax weathered a frantic 15-shot output from Charlottetown, as well as a Jonathan Drouin hit-to-the-head major in the third to maintain the slim lead.
Record: 1-1-0-2
GAME 3, Sep 29 2013: Halifax 3, Gatineau 2
Halifax got a quick start in their first home game of the season, with Ehlers and Falkenham potting goals before the 10:00 mark of the first period. Falkenham notched a second of the game a man down to give Halifax a 3-1 lead. Despite giving up a powerplay goal 20 seconds later to bring the game within one, the Mooseheads held onto the one-goal lead for the entire second half of the game, squeaking out another win in front of nearly 9500 spectators.
Record: 2-1-0-4
GAME 4, Sep 30 2013: Halifax 4, Cape Breton 3
Halifax got their comeuppance against their provincial rivals after dropping the first game of the season, taking their third straight win (and third straight one-goal win). Bronson Beaton got Cape Breton on the board early, but the lead was short-lived as third-liner Ryan Falkenham potted his third of the season a minute later. Meir and Andrews added two powerplay markers in the second period to put Halifax in the driver's seat. Mackenzie Weegar added some insurance a minute into the third period. Halifax got lax shortly thereafter, as the Eagles netted two quick goals, but discipline problems prevented any sustained Cape Breton momentum (and probably saved Halifax's bacon). Fucale stopped 36 shots to preserve the win.
Record: 3-1-0-6
GAME 5, Oct 3 2013: Halifax 4, Acadie-Bathurst 0
Halifax finished their short three-game homestand by trouncing the Titan. Ehlers gave Halifax an early jump, notching his second of the season a minute-and-a-half in. Andrews added his fourth goal midway through the second. Rookie Danny Moynihan and fourth-year winger Luca Ciampini added some extra cushion in the third. Fucale stopped all 27 shots he faced. Matt Murphy had a stellar game, playing over 28 minutes and blocking six shots.
Record: 4-1-0-8
Notable by his absence on the score sheet in the early stages of the season is Jonathan Drouin, who has gone goalless thus far (four assists). He's had his chances, putting up 15 shots, and you have to think the goals will come eventually.
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