Ice Hockey vs. Kerry Park
Last Sunday a combined Jr/Sr team played a local Kerry Park House League Team at Lake Cowichan Arena. Both teams were missing players but our roster was significantly diminished by the absence of John W., Forrest W., Derek D., Justin M., and Kieran S.
Ben M. played a solid first period, and we tallied first when Evan B. scored the first goal on the power play, with assists by Drew M. and Danny H. Kerry Park rallied back in the second to tie the game. Our team responded, regaining the lead, when Phelan R. scored after a collected rebound from a Drew M. shot. At this point of the game, our team lost composure, allowing our opponents to score not one, but two short-handed goals, and then an even strength goal, setting Kerry Park up in a good position for the last period. Determined to correct our costly errors, we took full advantage of our next power play by quickly scoring after a mere ten seconds. This goal by Matt B. with assists by Drew M. and Rob B. A little more time would have been beneficial, but there was none remaining. Final score: 4-3 for KP.
Some notable Jr. achievements – Otis D. had his first assist, Julianne H. played her first game this year, Danny H. and Sydney E. played the entire game.
Some notable Sr. achievements– Caleb M. played his first game. The team began to get a handle on their defensive positioning, and began to simplify their game with a better forecheck.
Next Game: Srs. vs. Chemainus on Friday, January 23.
– Paul Morris, Coach