The U13LL Casey’s Water Well & Geothermal Inc. team put forward a huge effort in their game against the second-place Brock Green, showing grit, skill, and teamwork from start to finish.
The defensive unit of Olivia Emmerson, Parker Fessey, Beau Gilmour, Brody Alton, Nathan Hill, and Blair Fisher turned in a stellar performance, showcasing their poise and discipline at the blueline. Their ability to read the play and hold the zone kept the pressure on the opposition all game long.
Emmerson and Fessey set the tone early with smart positioning and quick stick work, breaking up rushes before they could develop. Gilmour and Alton showed excellent puck movement, keeping plays alive in the offensive zone and making clean exits when needed. Hill and Fisher anchored the group with physicality and confidence, shutting down lanes and winning key battles along the boards.
The team’s forward units showcased excellent chemistry and relentless forechecking, setting the tone offensively from the drop of the puck. Jace Jones, Grayson Pelley, and Mason Mihlik worked seamlessly with Charlie Mainprize jumping in to sustain zone time. Their puck movement down low created repeated cycles that forced turnovers and kept the opposing defence pinned deep, generating several quality scoring chances through traffic.
The Aliyah Cox, Nolan Frybort, and Kylie Simms trio followed with strong transitional play, turning neutral-zone recoveries into quick counterattacks. Their ability to support each other on entries and maintain close spacing allowed them to pressure puck carriers effectively, often forcing hurried clears or icing calls that tilted the ice in their favor.
Rounding out the attack, Raelyn Adlam, Miller Brown, and Jack Guyatt brought gritty, high-energy shifts that kept the pace high. Their persistent forecheck and quick reads off each other’s plays prevented the opposition from establishing any rhythm on the breakout. Together, these lines created wave after wave of sustained pressure, wearing down defenders and keeping the team on the front foot for much of the night.
The team came out flying with a 2–0 lead in the third, but a few tough breaks late had us end things in a 2–2 tie.
We were missing Walker’s strong defensive presence, but everyone stepped up to fill the gap. All in all, it was a game full of heart, teamwork, and signs of real growth across the lineups.
