OSHAWA, Ont. - Jason Furlong (London, Ont.) added two goals as the Western Mustangs defeated the UOIT Ridgebacks 7-3 on Jan. 28.

Remaining goals were scored by Steve Reese (Dorchester, Ont.), Chris Rocca (Sarnia, Ont.) Julian Cimadamore (Concord, Ont.), Randy Hanagan (London, Ont.) and Brock Turner (Brandon, Man.) Kyle Lamb (Port Coquitlam, B.C.) also had two assists on the night. Kyle Wetering, Jeremy Whelan and Nathan Spaling scored for the Ridgebacks.

The Mustangs proved the team’s versatility as they were minus seven vital players, six of who are playing in the 24th Winter Universiade in Erzurum, Turkey representing Canada and key forward Aaron Snow (Windsor, Ont.) out on injury. Thirteen players on Western’s roster added at least one point.

Goaltender Josh Unice (Holland, Ohio) was a key component to secure the victory.

Western will travel to Windsor for a 7:30 p.m. contest on Jan. 29 as they look to avenge the 5-4 loss last weekend. The Lancers beat the Mustangs in a ten round shootout.