#8 - Joe Veleno gives Sea Dogs life in Windsor
After an 0-2 start to the 2017 Memorial Cup and coming off an ugly 12-5 loss to the Ontario Hockey League champion Erie Otters, the Saint John Sea Dogs were in desperate need of a victory.
Playing in their final game of the round-robin, the Sea Dogs faced off against the Western Hockey League champion Seattle Thunderbirds - who were also 0-2. After a scoreless first period, Veleno scored just 1:14 into the second to set the tone for a six-goal middle frame for the Sea Dogs.
Veleno finished the game with two goals, an assist, five shots and +5 rating. He was named the game's second star while goaltender Callum Booth took home first star honours with his 31-save shutout performance.
The Sea Dogs advanced to the semifinals with the victory where they would lose 6-3 to the Otters, ending their tournament. Veleno also scored Saint John's first goal in that game.
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Top 10 Sea Dogs Memorial Cup Moments
7. Joe Veleno gives Sea Dogs life in Windsor
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2. Dec. 5
1. Dec. 6 (tickets go on sale)
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