The U13 LL Casey’s Water Well & Geothermal Inc. team put forward a huge effort in their game against a top
opponent, Durham Blue, showing grit, skill, and teamwork from start to finish. The Nov. 8 game finished in a 3-3 tie.
Olivia Emmerson ran the power play with poise, quarterbacking the unit and creating scoring chances every shift. Beau Gilmour was relentless on the penalty kill, reading plays perfectly and keeping the other team off balance. Brody Alton nearly lit the lamp with a blast from the point, only to be robbed by an incredible save. Bobby Walker held the blue line with authority, keeping opponents out of his goalie’s crease and maintaining control in the defensive zone. Blair Fisher had a couple of quality chances from the point but couldn’t quite get the bounces to go his way. Parker Fessey once again proved to be the team’s Swiss Army knife, seamlessly moving between forward, defence, power play, and penalty kill roles.
Grayson Pelley’s calm breakout control and elite playmaking made him a key factor in the flow of the game. Jase Jones’ hard work paid off with two goals, both products of his determination and skill. Miller Brown battled all game and was unlucky not to score multiple times, denied by a standout performance from the opposing goalie. Raelyn Adlam used her speed to pressure defences down the wing and stayed active in front of the opposing net. Aliyah Cox continued to shine as one of the team’s best playmakers, turning broken plays into chances and setting up her teammates with accurate passing. Nolan Frybort buried one in the net with his trademark powerful wrist shot. The three rookies Charlie Mainprize, Mason Mihlik, and Jack Guyatt are developing quickly, making strong
contributions on both sides of the puck.
In net, Gavin Suke delivered one of the most memorable sequences of the season with a diving save spree in the
first period stopping three straight shots across the crease, stretching out the trapper to deny the final rebound. Facing a barrage from an undefeated team, he stood tall and only allowed three goals.
The team missed Kylie Simms’ strong playmaking and Nathan Hill’s steady defensive presence, but everyone
stepped up to fill the gaps. All in all, it was a game full of heart, teamwork, and signs of real growth across the lineup.
