GROWLERS WIN PRE SEASON OPENER

The Newfoundland Growlers opened their preseason with a 5-2 victory over the Brampton Beast scoring 3 goals in the opening 20 minutes of action. Goals came from Todd Skirving, newcomer Riley Woods and St. John’s Native Marcus Power.

Brady Ferguson put the Growlers ahead by 4 heading into the final period of action.

Scott Pooley on the empty Brampton net to seal a 5-2 Growlers victory over the Beast in the first of two preseason games against the Beast. The teams meet each other for a rematch Saturday night at the Earnscliffe Recreation Centre in Brampton.