Stairs scores in MHL debut

HALIFAX - Saint John Sea Dogs prospect Dawson Stairs made a strong first impression with his new team.

The 16-year-old forward made his Maritime Junior Hockey League debut on Friday night, scoring on a penalty shot to help the Campbellton Tigers defeat the South Shore Lumberjacks 5-2.

Turn your screen to see the goal:

Tigers Forward Dawson Stairs picks up his 1st Junior Goal with a Penalty Shot! @StairsDawson @SJSeaDogs @THEMHL @JrNightCanada pic.twitter.com/aysDOH8XLO

— Campbellton Tigers (@CTonTigerHockey) December 8, 2018

Stairs joined the Tigers this week after leaving his US prep school program. The move will allow the Fredericton native to play against older competition and be recalled by the Sea Dogs more often.

Campbellton sits second in the MHL's Eastlink North Division with a 14-7-1-0 record. They visit the division leading Summerside Western Capitals this evening.

Photo: Tigers Facebook page