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SUMMERSIDE, PEI – Adam Vigfusson scored three times to help the Niverville Nighthawks defeat the Canmore Eagles (AJHL) 6-4 on Tuesday afternoon in Summerside, earning a bye into the National Semi-final on Saturday.
Nighthawks captain, Adam Vigufsson continued to shine on Tuesday, netting a hat-trick, while Loik Leduc, Kole Mears, and Dawson Zeller each scored in the victory. Austin Dubinsky was solid in the win, making 24 saves.
“We’ve had this game circled on our calendar for quite a while now and we had an eye on going straight to the semis. It was a good game from us; we had a good compete level and we got the job done. I never expected to score a hat trick, credit to my teammates they fed me some unreal passes and I was just able to fire it in the net.
- Vigfusson on taking first place in Group A and his hat trick.
The Nighthawks now prepare for their final preliminary game in Summerside on Wednesday when they take on the Rockland Nationals (CCHL).
