Monarchs’ Finish Off Weekend Sweep

Southaven, MS - The Monarchs and River Dragons traveled back to Southaven for another matchup between these high-scoring offenses. The Monarchs were looking to keep their momentum rolling and pick up their first weekend sweep of the season.

The first period allowed the Monarchs' new weapons to shine, as both Zach Shankar and Hunter Godmere got on the scoresheet. The first goal came from Shankar, who carved straight through the River Dragons' defense to deposit his third goal of the weekend. Connor Loft would tie the game for Columbus after getting loose on a breakaway and depositing the puck five-hole. Then, Hunter Godmere would score back-to-back goals, giving the Monarchs a 3-1 lead heading into the second period.

The only goal of the second period came off the stick of Tyler Barrow, who finished a 2-on-1 opportunity to pull the River Dragons closer. The score would stand at 3-2 heading into the third period.

The third period belonged to the Monarchs, as they opened the game up in the final few minutes. Darion Benchich would score his team-leading 10th goal of the season to make it 4-2. Then, on the same penalty kill, Brody Duncan and Austin Weber would score just 18 seconds apart to seal the Monarchs' 6-2 victory.

Tommy Nappier saved 20 of the 22 shots he faced, while his counterpart, Douglas Wakelyn, stopped 28 of the 34 shots the Monarchs sent his way.

The Mid-South Monarchs are back in action next week as they square off against the Stockton Thunder inside the Landers Center. Both games will also be streamed on the Monarchs' YouTube channel.