The CarQuest Minden U11 Highland Storm local league team showcased its skill and determination at the 2024 Silver Stick Tournament hosted in Haliburton and Minden this past weekend (Nov. 16-17).
A well-fought, four-game battle saw the Highland Storm proceed to the semi-finals. Highlights of the team’s effort include exceptional goaltending, strong defensive shutdowns and a collaborative offensive output.
In its first match, the team played a tight game, tying the Ennismore Eagles 3-3. Raelyn Adlam pocketed the first goal of the tournament, followed by tallies from Grayson Thomas and Cohen Carpenter.
The second game saw the Storm win against Brock Wild 3-2, thanks to a strong collective effort and a hat-trick by Carpenter.
Game three was the Storm’s first loss of the tournament against Mariposa Lightning (6-2). This game saw Grayson Pelly score his first goal and Carpenter rack up his fourth of the tournament.
In a nail-biting semi-final game, the Storm fought back from a 2-0 deficit against the Sturgeon Lake Thunder. Parker Fessey scored two goals, Cohen secured his fifth of the tournament and Pelley locked in his second.
Despite a 5-4 loss in the semi-final game, coaches Garwood Thomas, Noah Adlam, Sean Irvine and Jordan Hunt are incredibly proud of the team’s strong work ethic, determination and support of one another and look forward to what the remainder of the 2024-25 season has in store for this group of talented kids.
