Mav tendy Cooper Langley continued his strong play despite Milford's 5-1 loss to the Sault Ste. Marie Blue Devils Friday night at the Chi Mukwa Arena in The Soo.  Langley made 49 saves to keep the Mavs close until late in the game against a physical and talented Blue Devils club.

Ryan Okragly scored for the Mavs in the second period to bring Milford within one with assists from Captain Jack Clickett and Freshmen Craig Borges.  But the Blue Devils continued pressuring the Mavs, eventually wearing Milford down and putting the game out of reach with two late goals in the third period.

The Mavs were lucky to make it to The Soo after experiencing brake issues on the Mackinac Bridge that ultimately rendered their bus unusable.  Milford was able to get to their hotel and rink with help from their Lakeland Hockey brethren, who were able to send their bus from Sault Ste. Marie to St. Ignace to pick up the stranded Mavs.

Milford was making their sixth consecutive appearance in the Soo Eagles Showcase, which usually turns out to be the Team's favorite part of the season, along with fellow competing teams Lakeland, Big Rapids and Sault Ste. Marie.