CHAMPIONS!, News, Novice L/M Green, U9, 2013-2014 (Lucan Minor Hockey)

This Team is part of the 2013-2014 season, which is not set as the current season.
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Mar 28, 2014 | cfischer | 1059 views
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What a series the boys had with Belmont

When last you heard from Lucan Green they where down 2-1 to a very strong Belmont team. In game 4 the boys travelled to Belmont and where ready to play. They got off to a bad start though with Belmont scoring just 13 seconds into the game, but the boys battled through and Carter H. was able to tie the score at one on a great effort to get the puck and get it on net.  Tyler F would make it 2-1 on another great play from Lucan Green ,Dylan F and Carter L. would get the assists.  Lucan would continue their strong and determined play through out the second and into the third period.  Half way through the third, Belmont would capitalize on a scoring chance and tie the game at 2.  The boys would play the last 5 minutes fighting for their playoff lives, and all that hard work would pay off.  With just 31 sec Dylan F would score on a breakaway goal on a great feed from Joel M.  Lucan would shut down Belmont the last seconds of the game and take the series to Game 5.  Player of the game went to Carter H. playing a solid game and started the great comeback.

On Saturday the boys were ready to go in what was believed to be the final game of the year.  Lucan would have to play from behind again with Belmont getting on the scoresheet halfway through the first.  Lucan would respond 8 minutes later on a wrap around goal scored by Dylan F.  This was a real defensive battle from both team and offensive chances were hard to come by.  When the teams did get chances the goalies were up for the task.  This one ended in a 1-1 tie and all that was decided in the fifth and deciding game was that we need 6 games.  Aiden M. was player of the game having a solid game on the point.

Tonight was the night for game 6 and the boys were chomping at the bit.  The boys had a great practice last night and from the first face-off Lucan was swarming the Belmont net.  The Belmont goalie had a great series and was stoning Green early on until Tyler F, on a pass from Carter L. sniped a goal to make it 1-0.  Lucan would continue to take the play to Belmont who's strong defense was up for the task of holding off the Green team.  Belmont would tie the game at one halfway through the second on a hard shot from the point.  The boys did not panic and kept getting chances to take the lead but just could not beat the Belmont goalie.  James V. was also playing his heart out at the other end of the rink and was called on in the third to make a point blank save on the Belmont skater to preserve the tie.  Then something magical happened for the green team, Carter L would grab the puck on a turnover in the neutral zone, passing to Tyler F. who would pass to Dylan F and with 48 second left Dylan would score the game winner.   What a great way to end the season boys.  The Coaching staff is very proud and impressed at your improvement throughout the year.  Congratulations on the championship it is very well deserved.  It has been a pleasure to coach you.  Enjoy your summer.