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TORONTO — The Nipissing Lakers put an exclamation point on an important road victory with a four-goal barrage in a span of less than four minutes during the second period in a 7-0 win over the Ryerson Rams, Thursday night.
The Lakers (13-6-4) earned their third straight win to move three points clear of the Carleton Ravens (12-8-3) in the race for third place in the OUA East, with five games remaining in the schedule.
Nipissing goalie Daniel Spence stopped all 22 shots for his first career OUA shutout for the Lakers, who outshot the Rams 38-22.
“The guys played pretty well,” said Lakers head coach Mike McParland. “We worked hard this week in practice and to hold them to 22 shots, that shows the guys competed hard all night.
“This gives us a bit of a cushion, but we still have to take care of business Saturday against RMC.”
Paul Cianfrini opened the scoring 2:34 into the game and fellow defenceman Jason Gray made it 2-0 midway through the opening period.
The Lakers blew things open with a five-goal second period. Kevin Flather scored his first OUA goal 4:44 into the period before Doug Clarkson, Brodie Beard, Dorian Peca and Andrew Marcoux each scored in a four-minute span to put the game away.
Cianfrini and Conor O’Donnell each added two assists.
The Lakers return home Saturday to host the RMC Paladins (3-19-1) on Armed Forces Appreciation Night. Fans are encouraged to wear red.