The U15 Pepper Mill Steak and Pasta House team had an impressive weekend, securing a decisive win over the Kawartha Coyotes White and battling to a thrilling tie against the top-ranked Millbrook Stars Green.
They opened their weekend with a dominant performance against the Kawartha Coyotes White, winning 6-2.
After trailing 1-0 at the end of the first period, the Storm found their rhythm in the second.
Moss Davis started the scoring, quickly followed by a pair of goals from Cambell ‘Soupy’ McCracken. Jacob ‘Sutty’ Sutton added two more, while the Coyotes managed just one in response, leaving the Storm with a 5-2 lead heading into the third.
Jaxen Casey capped off the game with a goal in the final period, cementing the victory for the Storm.
Sunday’s game against the Millbrook Stars Green, the league’s top team, was a showcase of determination and grit. The first two periods were tightly contested, with both teams unable to break through the opposing goaltenders.
The action erupted in the third period. The Stars struck twice early to take a 2-0 lead, but ‘Soupy’ cut the deficit in half with a crucial goal. Captain Gideon ‘Big Man’ Borgdorff tied the game moments later with an impressive hard shot that left the goalie no time to react.
The Stars regained the lead, but ‘Soupy’ delivered late in the period to ensure the game ended in a 3-3 tie. The Storm’s resilience and teamwork stood out against tough competition.