Oslund, Eaglets hang on for regional title

The Oakland Press

TROY — Orchard Lake St. Mary's won its fourth-straight Division 1 regional final Saturday evening by getting out to an early lead, and holding on thanks to some solid goaltending from Max Oslund — who finished with 14 saves.

The Eaglets scored the first three goals of the game en route to a 3-2 victory over a feisty Birmingham United squad. Shane Halaas scored one goal — it proved to be the game-winner — and added an assist for St. Mary's (21-5-1), while teammate Matt Uhrin contributed with two assists.

With the win, the Eaglets will take on the winner between Grosse Pointe North and Utica in a state quarterfinal matchup.

Birmingham United's (6-18-3) Mike McCarthy had one goal and an assist.

ORCHARD LAKE ST. MARY'S 3, BIRMINGHAM UNITED 2

First: 1, OLSM, Jordan Kieltyka (Max Borchers and Shane Halaas); 2, OLSM, Matt Borchers (Cody Loyer and Zak Thompson)

Second: 3, OLSM, Shane Halaas (Dane Muller and Kevin Killian); 1, BU, Matt McCarthy (Kevin Wilberding and Brad Almeter)

Third period: 2, BU, Bennett Thompson (Nick Hurite and Matt McCarthy)

Goalkeeprs: OLSM, Max Oslund (14 saves); BU, Matt Trogu (19 saves)

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