SAGINAW, Mich. — Hunter Haight broke a tie on a power play with 7:44 left with his second goal of the game and the host Saginaw Spirit improved to 2-0 in the Memorial Cup, beating the Drummondville Voltigeurs 4-3 on Sunday night.
Nic Sima tied it for Saginaw at 5:54 of the third period. Alex Christopoulos also scored, Michael Misa had three assists and Andrew Oake made 21 saves to help the Spirit secure at least a spot in the semifinal game.
Luke Woodworth, Peter Repcik and Justin Cote scored for the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League champion Voltigeurs. They also lost their opener Saturday, falling 4-0 to the Ontario Hockey League champion London Knights.
On Monday night, London (1-0) will face the Western Hockey League champion Moose Jaw Warriors (0-1). The Voltigeurs will play Moose Jaw on Tuesday night.
Saginaw beat Moose Jaw 5-4 on Friday night in the tournament opener. The Spirit will complete round-round play Wednesday night against London. The Knights beat Saginaw in six games in the OHL’s Western Conference final.
