The Cheryl Smith RE/MAX U13 Highland Storm Rep team is charging into the 20242025 season with impressive momentum.
Kicking off the year at the Aurora Early Bird tournament, the team showcased their talent, narrowly falling to the Sarnia Sting in a hard-fought final. Standout performances included Marshall Heasman and Corbin Elliot, who each recorded shutouts against formidable opponents from Niagara, St. Thomas, Burlington, South Simcoe, and Aurora.
Transitioning to regular season play, the Storm boasted an unbeaten record of 4-0-1 as they prepared to face the undefeated Brock Wild this past Saturday (Nov. 2).
The matchup was thrilling, with Brock striking first in the second period. However, the Storm quickly leveled the score as Grayson Park found the back of the net, assisted by Conner Iles. Elliot’s exceptional goaltending kept the game tied until the third period, when the Storm took control. A long pass from Linus Gervais set up an impressive play, as assistant captain Chase Kerr connected with fellow assistant Captain Jaxon Hurd for the go-ahead goal.
The Storm maintained their offensive pressure, thanks to strong plays from captain Rowan Johnson and Liam Milburn on defense, while forwards James Gooley, Nash Wilson, Bently Bull, Kelson Bagshaw, and Austin Cunningham all came close to scoring. The Wild managed to equalize late in the third period, resulting in a hardfought draw. Marshall Heasman and Rowan Little were unavailable to play but provided positive support to the Storm team.
Head coach Chris Kerr, along with his coaching staff—Jesse Johnson, Shawn Walker, Joe Boice, and Tyler Martin – are optimistic about the team’s ability to sustain their strong performance throughout the season. Manager Brad Park has scheduled a busy November, filled with games and a tournament to prepare the Storm for the prestigious Silver Stick in December.
Come support the team at our next home game on Nov. 9. The Storm will face off against the Durham Crusaders at 1 p.m. at the S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena in Minden. We look forward to seeing you there.
