Chicks trip Geezers

Youth triumphed over experience Saturday night during the annual Chicks versus Geezers hockey match at Juneau's Treadwell Arena. The Chicks relied on speed, stamina and a deep bench on their way to an easy 7-2 victory. The Chicks now lead the series against the Geezers 4-1.

The Geezers were the more physical team and controlled the offensive tempo for more of the game, but the men couldn't find the back of the net despite taking more shots on goal than their female counterparts. The Chicks had no such problem, using their young legs to skate ahead early with a 2-1 lead after the first period. The Chicks then tacked on two more scores in the second to extend the lead, and finally closed the game out with a trio of goals in the third.

The matchup, now in its fifth year, is held to raise money for the Culture Club, an initiative that offers kids an inexpensive way to get involved with local hockey. Event coordinators also want to raise money for a girls hockey program.