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The Mariners defeated the Edmundston Blizzard 5-1 on Friday night in northern New Brunswick, completing a sweep of the league final. The Mariners went 12-0 in the post-season, becoming the first MHL team to post a perfect record en route to the Metalfab MHL Cup.
Former Saint John Sea Dogs defenseman Ben Roode, wearing the 'C' for Yarmouth, recorded two assists in Game 4. Roode's biggest offensive performance of the series came in Game 2 when he posted a goal - which was the game-winner - and three assists in a 7-5 victory.
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— The MHL (@THEMHL) April 22, 2023
The overager finishes the playoffs with three goals and 11 assists in 12 games, placing him first in scoring amongst defensemen.
Roode has spent parts of the past three seasons in Yarmouth. He appeared in two games with the Sea Dogs during the 2020-21 COVID season. He's committed to playing at Ontario Tech University next season where he'll join a rookie class that includes Sea Dogs forward Alex Drover.
The Mariners now have a few weeks to prepare for the Centennial Cup, the national junior 'A' championship tournament. The 10-team event takes place May 11-21 in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.
The Blizzard, meanwhile, featured former Sea Dogs defenseman Brandon Casey. Casey, also an overager, had six assists in 14 playoff games.
In the QJHL final, Nikolas Hurtubise and the Terrebonne Cobras are tied 2-2 against the Cegep Beauce-Appalaches Condors following a 4-3 overtime loss on Friday. Hurtubise has played in three of the four games of the championship series, including Friday's loss.
Game 5 is Sunday afternoon in Terrebonne.
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