Mar 30, 2015 | Stephanie McMullen | 1591 views
Atom Selects End Season at Semis in Barrie Tournament
The Owen Sound Atom Selects finished the season in fine fashion, with a performance that showcased the strength and skills of all players. It was definitely a weekend to remember!
Friday morning’s match against the Quinte West Hawks was a tight affair, but thanks to some superb goaltending and star defense, especially from Connor McManaman, the Attack won the game 3-2.
Game MVP: Jamie Nicoll
Later in the day, Owen Sound faced the Peterborough Petes. Jaiden Whitlock nailed the first goal of the game, 9 seconds in, but the Petes were tough and pulled off a 5-3 win over our side.
Game MVP: Jaiden Whitlock
After a night’s rest, the boys came back very early Saturday morning to face the Oshawa Hawks. The game seesawed back and forth, and Brodie Aberdein turned in a hat trick, but at the end of three, Owen Sound settled for a 5-5 tie.
Game MVP: Brodie Aberdein
Owen Sound faced Port Perry in the afternoon match, and took it to them, skating off with a 9 – 1 win, thanks to Ethan Kerr’s hat trick and two goals each from Brodie and Jaiden.
Game MVP: Connor McManaman
With a 2-1-1 record, the Attack moved into the semi-finals to face first place Barrie on Sunday morning. What an exciting game it was! The play was fast and furious throughout the game, and the final result could have gone either way. Barrie jumped out to a two goal lead in the first period, and although the Attack found new energy when Lucas Merner potted one for Owen Sound, the clock ran out before Owen Sound could tie it up.
Game MVP: Lucas Merner
What a terrific weekend of hockey, where the boys all had a chance to show their skill and celebrate an outstanding season! Since the Orono tournament at New Year’s, the team has gone 7-4-2, scoring an incredible 60 goals and allowing only 32 over that run. Special awards were handed out at the team party on Friday, to honour special contributions from some key players:
Most Dedicated: Ethan Kerr
Most Improved: Cole Brown
Most Sportsman: Connor McManaman
Thanks to everyone for a wonderful season, full of great hockey, awesome friendships and special memories! As a last special team activity, Jayden’s sister Alexa and Jamie’s brother Henry are members of CUPE 443 Penguins, who are Owen Sound’s representatives in the Hometown Hockey Cheer Like Never Before contest. Please vote every day this week at http://www.hometownhockey.com/cheer and make our teammates’ siblings the grand prize winners!
Have a great summer and see you at the rink this fall!