SHAWN FRANK & MATT SNOW EACH SCORE TWICE IN LUMBERJACKS VICTORY

The Nauss Tim-Br Mart Lumberjacks opened their three game weekend playing host to the fifth place Yarmouth Mariners. The Mariners trailed the Lumberjacks and the Halifax Lions by two points. The Lumberjacks jumped out to a 3-1 first period lead. Three second period goals by the Mariners gave them a 4-3 lead after two periods. Matt Snow scored twice in a little over three minutes in the third period and Mickey MacDonald added an empty netter as the Lumberjacks rallied to defeat the mariners 7-5 and move themselves into third place,  two points ahead of the Lions and four points ahead of the Mariners. Travis Hall started for the Lumberjacks before being replaced by Philip Wright with just under seven minutes left in the second period. Shawn Frank continued his strong play, collecting two goals and three assists, and was named the game's first star. Matt Snow marked his return to the lineup in a positive way scoring twice and adding an assist for second star honours. Sam MacCormick & RD Chisholm notched the other Lumberjacks goals. The Lumberjacks return to action Friday night when they host the Halifax Lions. Game time is 7:00 pm.