The St. Andrew's College Saints got their season started up once again with an impressive 4–2 victory over the London Nationals, delivering a complete performance built on seeking improvement, lineup depth, and special-teams execution. Nolan Long put the Saints on the board with a power-play strike in the opening frame before London responded to tie the contest. The Nationals briefly pulled ahead in the second, but Jack Young answered quickly to send the game into the third period deadlocked at two. From there, the Saints took control, as Jacob Bultje and Andy Huang converted back-to-back power-play opportunities early in the final frame to secure the win. Goaltender Chase Petrova anchored the effort with 25 saves in a steady 60-minute outing.
Special teams played a decisive role in the result. The Saints were a perfect 3-for-3 on the power play, while their penalty kill unit limited London to one goal on five opportunities despite facing 32 minutes of penalties. Long and Evan Pahanich each recorded multi-point performances, and balanced scoring throughout the lineup underscored the team's depth. The strong start not only highlights the Saints' ability to respond under pressure but also sets a positive tone for the season ahead, demonstrating their readiness to compete with structure and confidence.
Next action for the Saints is this Friday, September 5th at 7:00 PM as they host the Fort Erie Meteors of the GOJHL.