Whalers jump on Jets, hang on for 6-4 win Saturday night

WATERFORD, Mich. - The Wisconsin Whalers took a 3-0 lead over the Metro Jets in the first period Saturday night and held on for a 6-4 win at Lakeland Arena.

Cody Jones, Brad Hepler and newly-acquired Kevin Shand (from the NAHL's Springfield Jr. Blues) all had a goal and an assist for the Jets (5-5-1) and Kameron Limburg made 28 saves in goal.

Matt Dempsey scored the other Metro goal and Carter Reid chipped in two assists.

For the Whalers, Jason Hoehn had two goals and an assist and goalie Tyler Lewis finished with 19 saves.

The two teams wrap up their two-game series Sunday at 11:50 a.m.