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By Sam Laskaris Writer Despite a pair of late rallies, the Six Nations Ironmen were unable to pick up a win in either of their weekend Northern Premier Hockey League (NPHL) contests. For starters, the Ironmen travelled to the Acton on Saturday to square off against the host Halton Hill Coyotes. The Six Nations squad trailed 5-1 after the second period. Despite outscoring the Coyotes 3-1 in the final 20 minutes, the Ironmen were downed 6-4. Six Nations then hosted the Stratford Irish on Sunday. Though they jumped out to a 2-0 first-period lead, the Ironmen were trailing by a pair of goals (5-3) entering the final frame. The hosts outscored the Irish 2-1 in the third period but were edged 6-5 by the visitors in the contest held at… <\/p>\n

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By Sam Laskaris Writer Despite a pair of late rallies, the Six Nations Ironmen were unable to pick up a win in either of their weekend Northern Premier Hockey League (NPHL) contests. For starters, the Ironmen travelled to the Acton on Saturday to square off against the host Halton Hill Coyotes. The Six Nations squad trailed 5-1 after the second period. Despite outscoring the Coyotes 3-1 in the final 20 minutes, the Ironmen were downed 6-4. Six Nations then hosted the Stratford Irish on Sunday. Though they jumped out to a 2-0 first-period lead, the Ironmen were trailing by a pair of goals (5-3) entering the final frame. The hosts outscored the Irish 2-1 in the third period but were edged 6-5 by the visitors in the contest held at... <\/p>\n

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