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By Sam Laskaris Writer The Six Nations Rivermen are still undefeated this season thanks to a third-period rally in their latest outing this past Saturday. The Rivermen eked out a 9-8 victory over the visiting Hamilton Bengals in an Ontario Series Lacrosse contest held at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena (ILA). Six Nations trailed by a pair of goals, 8-6, heading into the third and final period of Saturday\u2019s outing. The Rivermen managed to score three goals in the final 20 minutes while Six Nations goaltender Sam Forbes, who was making his first start of the season, prevented the Bengals from scoring any further goals. Ross Hill scored the game-winning goal with under three minutes remaining in the contest. \u201cIt felt good to get the game winner at the end there,\u201d… <\/p>\n

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By Sam Laskaris Writer The Six Nations Rivermen are still undefeated this season thanks to a third-period rally in their latest outing this past Saturday. The Rivermen eked out a 9-8 victory over the visiting Hamilton Bengals in an Ontario Series Lacrosse contest held at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena (ILA). Six Nations trailed by a pair of goals, 8-6, heading into the third and final period of Saturday\u2019s outing. The Rivermen managed to score three goals in the final 20 minutes while Six Nations goaltender Sam Forbes, who was making his first start of the season, prevented the Bengals from scoring any further goals. Ross Hill scored the game-winning goal with under three minutes remaining in the contest. \u201cIt felt good to get the game winner at the end there,\u201d... <\/p>\n

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