Midget AE, U18, 2015-2016 (Goderich Minor Hockey)

Written by Dave Duncan, Midget AE Coach I am a little delayed in posting an article, but the emotion of the finals, and a 52 game season proved exhausting. Six and a half months ago, 17 players and 4 coaches sat down for their first meeting as a team. We discussed expectations and goals, and talked about their potential. Today I can say they met those expectations, and on the way made the Town of Goderich proud.

 Before they could start the OMHA Semis, the Sailors had to start their WOAA Lockeridge Division round-robin. On February 24th they travelled to Zurich, to face the Thunder. The coaching staff decided that the OMHA playoffs would be the focus, and chose to rest 4 players. Zurich took advantage of this, beating the Sailors 4-1. The next night, the Sailors hosted Kincardine in a second WOAA Lockeridge game. The Sailors prevailed 5-3 over the Kinucks.

 I was asked the other night where my articles had gone.......the pace and excitement of playoff hockey had left me delinquent in updates. With a couple days off, and excitement building, it is time to catch up. 

 On Saturday January 2nd the Midget AE Sailors traveled to Kincardine to face the Kinucks in the final regular season game.

 Weekend wins over Kincardine and South Bruce have run the Midget AE Sailors league record to 11-1-1, good for first in their division.