Peewee AE Cougars Advance to final in Motown Cup, News, Peewee AE, U13, 2011-2012 (Mt Brydges Minor Hockey)

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Nov 14, 2011 | Joel Perritt | 1548 views
Peewee AE Cougars Advance to final in Motown Cup
After a difficult start to the Motown Cup the Mount Brydges Cougars battle back to earn a birth in the finals and a chance to showcase the team's character. Faced with the challenge of learning a new style of hockey and facing A teams the Mount Brydges AE Cougars adapt and elevate their game.

Game 1 vs. Fort Wayne Komets           8-1 loss

 

Facing what would be the tournament’s top seed, the players used the first two periods to learn a new style of hockey. By the third period the Cougars were ready to play this new game and both scored and only allowed 1 goal in the third.

 

Goal scored by Zachary Persin, assisted by Keaghan Jenney & Sheldon Timmermans

 

 

Game 2 vs. Michigan Travelers             2-2 tie

 

After a hearty breakfast of powdered toast the team was ready to turn things around and start down the road to the finals.

 

Goal scored by Michael Rowe, assisted by Ethan Perritt & Sheldon Timmermans
Goal scored by Evan Nugent, assisted by Keaghan Jenney & Adam Lindsay

 

 

Game 3 vs. Ajax Peewee A                  2-1 win

 

In a must win game the Cougars could have shut it down after having two goals called off. Not willing to give up the team battled back to tie it with 59 seconds in the third. A tie was not enough and 19 seconds later the Cougars had cemented their victory.

 

Goal scored by Ethan Perritt, assisted by Evan Nugent & Austin Swatuk
Goal scored by Evan Nugent, assisted by Zachary Persin

 

 

Game 4 the final vs. Fort Wayne Komets          3-1 loss

 

In what was the most exciting game of the tournament the Cougars surprised a confident Komet team with a revamped defence and a relentless forecheck. The komets needed two lucky breaks to score 2 goals to put the cup just out of reach.

 

Goal scored by Ethan Perritt, assisted by Adam Lindsay & Evan Nugent

 

With friendships strengthened and team spirits high the Peewee AE Cougars are ready to meet their next challenge.

 

Thanks to the players, parents and coaches for a great weekend!

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