Gage Williams scored a goal and had two assists as Dowagiac defeated visiting Bangor 6-1 in the season opener for the Chieftains Monday.

Williams scored the first goal of the season for the Chieftains, while he assisted on goals by Mariano Brito and Alec Saylor.

Dowagiac took a 2-0 lead into the second half as Williams scored in the 28th minute and Antonio Brito scored a minute later. Both goals were unassisted.

“It started slow, but once we calmed down and starting possessing the ball we began good counter attacks giving us a lot of scoring opportunities,” Dowagiac coach Mike Williams said. “Defense played solid throughout the game.”

Mario Brito opened the second half with a goal in the 46th minute.

Roberto Lopez averted the shutout for the Vikings with a goal in the 49th minute.

Dowagiac’s final three goals were Jose Carillo, Saylor and Gavin Gree. Mariano Brito assisted on the Carillo and Green goals.

Dowagiac outshot Bangor 34-3.

Victor Zavala had two saves for the Chieftains. Buddy Shafer had 25 saves for the Vikings.

 

Dowagiac 6, Bangor 1

Halftime score

Dowagiac 2, Bangor 0

 

First half

D – Gage Williams 28th minute.

D – Antonio Brito 29th minute.

D – Mariano Brito 46th minute (Williams assist).

B – Roberto Lopez 49rd minute.

D – Jose Carillo 58th minute (Mariano Brito assist).

D – Alec Saylor 64th minute (Williams assist).

D – Gavin Green 74th minute (Mariano Brito assist).

 

Shots on goal

Dowagiac 34

Bangor 3

 

Saves

Dowagiac 2 (Victor Zavala).

Bangor 25 (Buddy Shafer).

Varsity record: Dowagiac 1-0.