Fatigued, understaffed and playing in other people’s equipment – that is how you could describe the Markham Waxers as they entered their third game in just 43 hours on Sunday, traveling to play North York as the two teams were tied in points for third place in the Division, 1 point out of second place.  Despite a terrific start, the fatigue was too much to overcome playing against a strong Ranger squad and the Waxers lost in regulation for the first time this season to North York by a 6-5 score.  

Markham came out flying in the first period and skated in to the intermission with a 4-1 lead.  Goals by Andrew Dias, BJ Quinto and two powerplay markers from Ryan Olidis did the damage for Markham in the opening frame.  Unfortunately, the wheels fell off in the second period as North York ’s fresh legs took over and the Waxers allowed 5 unanswered goals over the middle 20 minutes to fall behind 6-4.  

Rather than allow the game to become a blowout, the Waxers dug down in the third and somehow found a way to compete with the Rangers, scoring the only goal as Dias bagged his second of the game midway through the period to give Markham some hope as time wore down.  A gutsy and heartening effort by the Waxers as they showed tremendous resolve in the face of adversity against a solid, experienced and well rested opponent.