Sunday, April 24, 2005

Sidney Crosby has six points as Oceanic hammer Sagueneens 11-1

CHICOUTIMI, Que. (CP) - The Rimouski Oceanic can't keep their unbeaten streak going forever. But if they keep playing this well, it may not end anytime soon.

Phenom Sidney Crosby had a goal and five assists and Dany Roussin scored four goals as the Oceanic hammered the Chicoutimi Sagueneens 11-1 to take a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven Quebec Major Junior Hockey League semifinal.

The Oceanic are unbeaten in their last 34 regular season and playoff games. They swept the Lewiston Maineiacs in their other playoff series after enjoying a bye in the first round.

Jean-Sebastien Cote scored twice, while Marc-Antoine Pouliot and Mario Scalzo Jr., each had a goal and three assists for Rimouski. Mark Tobin and Benoit Arsenault also scored. Patrick Coulombe contributed three assists.  Nicolas Marcotte replied for Chicoutimi.

Cedrick Desjardins made 34 saves for Rimouski. Chicoutimi goaltenders Alexandre Vincent and Brandon Verge combined for 20 saves.

-Referenced from www.sportsnet.ca

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