Indians top Richmond Hills 4-0 in the opening game of the Big Nickel tournament

The Indians opened quickly in the first period scoring 3 goals, Brenden MacLaren opened the scoring on a shorthanded goal from Spencer DenBeste, less than two minutes later Denbeste scored from MacLaren and Justin Hendrickson.  With less than a minute remain in the first period Denbeste scored his second of the game unassisted shorthanded again to take 3-0 lead at the end of the first period.  Both teams played even in the second period and midway through the third DenBeste scored his third of the game from Anthony Harris to solidify the win.  DenBeste finished with four points on the night while Will Hartwick earned the shutout in net for the Indians.

Indians now face the York Simcoe Exspress tomorrow at 2pm.