Royals back in the win column

Pictured to the right, the Tavistock Royals held a First Responders Night during the game against Georgian Bay on Saturday. To the right of the Applekings captain is recently retired Tavistock Fire Chief Mike Donaldson, Tavistock resident and advanced-care paramedic at Waterloo Region Jeremy Bartlett. Bartlett is a recent recipient of the Governor General’s Emergency Services Exemplary Service Medal, receiving the honour in October. Two Oxford OPP auxiliary officers were also on hand as was Royals captain Tristan Hohl. Contributed photo

By Lee Griffi

Deven Kropf’s goal with just under seven minutes remaining in the third period was the game-winner, breaking the Tavistock Royals two-game losing skid in Ontario Elite Hockey League action on Saturday night.

Tavistock downed the visiting Georgian Bay Applekings to remain fifth in league standings. Kropf, who scored his fourth of the season, was set up by Lucas Bast and Callan Christner

The Royals trailed 1-0 after 20 minutes but a powerplay goal by Luke Fanjoy and a shorthanded marker by Jeremy Munro gave them a 2-1 lead after two periods.

Next action for Tavistock is Saturday night as they host the Creemore Coyotes.