In a quest for redemption against the Kawartha Coyotes from Omemee, the U11 Rep team unleashed a determined and electrifying performance at the S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena Jan. 6 that resonated throughout the game.
The team came out strong in the first period outplaying their opponents and keeping most of the play in their end. With only three minutes remaining in the period, Carter McCord capitalized on an opportune moment securing the first goal with help from Maddex Reynolds and Rowan Little.
The second period saw tension rising between the two teams with a penalty kill and a powerplay for the Storm. A solid hustle from defencemen Blake Little and R. Little helped top scorer Austin Cunningham take the lead to 2-0. A few minutes later, winger Reynolds, assisted by Lucas Lawson, closed the period at 3-0.
The final period had copious amounts of penalties from both sides but goalkeeper Liam Scheffee kept his composure and showed off his skills in spectacular fashion by only conceding one goal, while his teammates added four more to make it a 7-1 win.
Cunningham got two more goals to get a well-deserved hat trick, while McCord and Reynolds each found the back of the net for a second time. Defenceman Wyatt Braun’s slap shots from the blueline almost found the back of the net, while wingers Will Brown, Ethan Draker, Chase Casey and Reynolds applied continuous pressure, forcing the other team to cough up the puck.
The game concluded with the U11 Rep team emerging victorious, exhibiting not only redemption but also a remarkable display of teamwork, skill and unwavering determination on the ice. Thank you to all the local fans who came out and looking forward to the second half of the season.
