Cobourg Cougars forward Brant Romaniuk is making an immediate impact after joining the Ontario Junior Hockey League team from the Collingwood Blues earlier this month.
he 19-year-old Timmins native recorded a hat trick and an assist in Monday’s 9-4 win over the Wellington Dukes, following a two-goal, one-assist performance in an 8-2 victory over the Aurora Tigers on Saturday.
Head coach Derek Smith praised Romaniuk’s scoring ability and his chemistry with linemates Briir Long and Cayden Smith.
The Cougars have won three straight games as they continue to build cohesion with a largely new roster.
Cobourg begins a three-game road trip Saturday against the Newmarket Hurricanes before returning home Nov. 2 to host Newmarket at 7 p.m.
(Richard Evans)
