Today, the Milton Menace face off against the Aurora Tigers in the prestigious Governors’ Showcase, where NHL and NCAA D1 & D3 scouts will be watching closely. This is a big stage for both teams, with the Menace coming in hot off a dominant 6-1 win over Cobourg. With a 4-1 record, Milton will look to showcase their potent offense, led by Gabriel Ciarallo, who already has 12 points (5 goals, 7 assists) this season. Supported by Graeme MacAuley (1-6-7) and Ivan Fabjan (2-4-6), the Menace have racked up 29 goals in just five games, and their power play has been firing at 33.33%.
The Aurora Tigers, however, are still searching for their first win of the season. Coming off a 5-0 loss to King, the Tigers will be desperate to break their 0-4 skid. Despite the slow start, players like Ryder Cali (5-5-10) and Justin Pavese (0-3-3) could turn the tide. Milton’s defense will need to stay sharp, as the Tigers aim to impress the scouts and halt the Menace’s momentum. With Milton boasting a penalty kill of 90.32%, and Aurora struggling on special teams, the Menace will look to exploit those gaps and keep their winning streak alive in front of the spotlight.
