It was a memorable weekend for the Rockland Nationals.

The defending Bogart champions scored a combined 12 goals in victories over the Kemptville 73’s and the Pembroke Royals last weekend.

With a record of 9-2-0-0, the Nats are now in first place in the Central Canada Hockey League (CCHL) standings with 18 points, one point ahead of the 73’s.

The Nats lead the league with 74 goals for and have allowed the fewest goals against with 27 goals in 11 games played.

Jack Carter stands tall against Kemptville
The Nats hit the road to take on the 73’s in Kemptville on Friday, October 16. Jack Carter stopped all 30 shots he faced, guiding the home team to a 5-0 win.

Benjamin Brunton scored twice, while Benjamin Arnold, Aaron Chipp and Félix Cadran also scored for Rockland.

Félix Cadran leads the way against Pembroke
After securing a shutout win against Kemptville, the Nats were looking to keep the momentum going when they visited the Royals on Sunday, October 18.

Félix Cadran scored twice, and added assist, to lead the Nationals to a convincing 7-1 win over the home team.

Benjamin Brunton, Jakob Weich, Aaron Chipp, Luca Stasi and Alexander Allain scored for the visiting squad. Jack Carter was shining in nets for Rockland, stopping 24 of 25 shots he faced.

What’s next
The Nats welcome the Carleton Place Canadians to the Desjardins Centre on Friday, October 23. The team hits the road to take on the Navan Grads on Sunday, October 25.

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