Ramblers Earn 6-3 Road Win Over Chaleur Lightning

BATHURST, N.B. — The Amherst Ramblers delivered a strong offensive performance Saturday night, scoring six goals to secure a 6-3 victory over the Chaleur Lightning at the KC Irving Regional Centre.

Amherst came out flying in the opening period, with Jonathan Lau opening the scoring at 6:57. Darien Reynolds and Elliot Wright picked up the assists to give the Ramblers an early lead.

Chaleur responded on the power play at 12:14, with Jack Hayne tying the game. However, the Ramblers regained the advantage at 12:46 when Darien Reynolds found the back of the net, assisted by Nathan Weber. Brock Lyons added another at 18:22, with Elliott Duval and Ben Manos recording the assists, giving Amherst a 3-1 lead after 20 minutes.

The teams traded goals in the second period. Chaleur cut into the deficit at 10:31 when Zach Brousseau scored, but Lyons answered at 3:26 of the period, extending Amherst’s lead to 4-2. Coen Miller and Ty Peddigrew earned the assists on Lyons’ second goal of the night.

The Ramblers carried their two-goal advantage into the third period before the Lightning made things interesting with a power-play goal at 14:32, cutting the lead to 4-3.

Amherst responded with two late goals to put the game away. Wright scored on the power play at 14:56, assisted by Reynolds and Peddigrew, restoring the Ramblers’ two-goal cushion. Wright then added an empty-net shorthanded goal at 18:06 to complete the scoring and secure the 6-3 victory.

Lyons and Wright each recorded two goals, while Reynolds contributed a goal and two assists. Lau and Reynolds also helped Amherst establish its early lead, and the Ramblers received contributions throughout the lineup.

Brandon Lavoie turned in an outstanding performance between the pipes, stopping 47 of 50 shots to earn the victory. Chaleur goaltenders Will Morgan and Will Cole combined for 17 saves on 23 shots.

Amherst finished 1-for-3 on the power play, while Chaleur converted twice on six opportunities with the man advantage.

Lyons and Lavoie were named among the game’s three stars, alongside Chaleur’s Malcom Dumont.

The victory marked an important road result for the Ramblers as they continued their 2026-27 Maritime Hockey League campaign.

Final Score: Amherst Ramblers 6, Chaleur Lightning 3