The
U-16 BB boys defended our home turf and won Gold in the West London - Doug
Jarrett Tournament. It was a great weekend of hockey - despite Team Canada’s
news.
Our
U16 Hawks outscored the competition as follows:
Round
Robin
Game
1. 6-1 win (Hamilton)
Game
2. 3-2 win (Burlington Blue)
Game
3. 13-0 win (Warren Park)
Game
4. 2-1 loss (North London)
Semi
Final. 5-2 win (North London - revenge game)
Final.
2-1 win (Waterloo)
For
a final goal tally of 31-7.
In
the finals, the team dressed a very short lineup, overcoming the loss of 5
players. We were missing:
-Both
goalies
-1
Defensemen
-1
Winger
-1
Centre who valiantly broke his wrist in the Semi Final. Emmerson Gardiner saved
a sure goal with an incredible full speed diving pass break up on the back
check. Unfortunately, that play ultimately ended with him crashing into our net
causing a wrist fracture. Heartbreaking, heal up Emm!
A
big thank to goaltender Alex Candy who was our call up from the U16 House
League team. He played with confidence and made big saves when needed!!!
In
the championship final - the Hawks stormed out to an early 2-0 lead was the
better team early on.
Going
into the third period, the Hawks held a tight 2-1 lead. The boys played our
trademark defence and also showed a strong cycle game. This kept our opponent
pinned in their own end for the majority of the final period. The Hawks
completely minimized shots and chances against. In the end, the team held on
and prevailed 2-1 against a very highly ranked and well coached Waterloo
team.
Each
and every member of the team was responsible for the win and every player made
a significant contribution this weekend. Your resilience, guts, determination,
discipline and high level hockey was a pleasure to watch.
Well
done boys!!!
All
of the coaches send our best wishes to the following players for speedy
recovery:
Miller
Frank
Koen
Gingrich
Michael
Carruthers
Emmerson
Gardiner
Thanks,
Coach
Grant