The Highland Storm U15 Rep Haliburton Timber Mart team faced off against the Kawartha Coyotes Jan. 24, in an intense matchup that ended with a 7-3 loss for the Storm.
Vanek Logan delivered a standout performance, scoring a hat-trick. Brody Hartwig and Zach Prentice contributed with key assists, with Hartwig earning two and Prentice adding one to the scoresheet.
Despite strong individual efforts, the team faced challenges, including penalty trouble that disrupted their rhythm and allowed the Coyotes to capitalize. The Storm fought hard throughout the game, showing determination, but ultimately couldn’t overcome the Coyotes’ offensive momentum.
With this game marking the second part of their season, the Highland Storm now find themselves among the top four teams. They will compete against the other three teams three times each in this phase. Once these games are completed, the standings will determine playoff matchups, with team one facing team four and team two squaring off against team three in a best-of-three series. The winners will then battle in another best-of-three series, with the ultimate victor moving on to the OMHA competition.
The team remains focused on their goals and is determined to regroup and come back stronger in the upcoming games. Their dedication and teamwork will be critical as they continue their journey toward OMHA qualification. Fans are encouraged to cheer them on and show support as they push forward in the playoffs.
