vs Niagara on the Lake
Location - Centennial Arena
Date - December 27, 6:30
Pre game notes:
After the Christmas break and a 24 hr warm-up the team, coaches and parents are ready!
Once again, this reporter is hanging out with the hockey moms. I guess this is because I'm such a great listener...
Lots of yawns in the stands; where's the excitement?
The boys are looking good in black as they step on the ice. This wakes up the audience. A few more dads are starting to filter in.
Small bench, it is hard to believe that the big strapping coaching staff can all fit on it.
Period 1:
Jacob, scores on a semi break away, with a defender draped all over him, the place is rocking now!
1-0 Goderich, Jacob goal, unassisted
The refs have definitely put their whistles away.
Oh wait, now the parade to the penalty box
The best penalty killer is always the goalie. Great work Grayson!
Another NOTL power play, goal 1-1.
Power play Goderich.
Period over - tied 1-1.
Period 2:
Goal mouth scramble brought the fans back to life! No lucky bounces for the boys in black, still 1-1.
"Jeepers Murphy, get the puck out!" (Michelle).
Period over - 1-1.
Period 3:
We need some shooters, now!
Saves have been made, we still need some shooters.....
Our boys finally got a bounce, Joe tipped one in from Jacob's shot.
2-1 Goderich - Joe goal, assists Jacob
Ethan is looking very Coffey like as he rushes the puck up the ice and Joe is looking Gretzky like as he dekes through the defence, stoned by a nice save.
2-2, NOTL scored on a scramble.
With 40 seconds left, face off is deep in NOTL zone. Another goal mouth scramble, puck sneaks out to Evan for a last second shot, and it was blocked, nuts! Nice attempt.
At least we had some shooters, we need more though.
2-2 tie final.
Player of the game is Jacob. Great teamwork by all.
Wow, I'm hungry, I wonder what's for dinner.....
In the morning we face off with Welland. Curfew tonight for all.