Minor Atom Cardiac Kids Strike Gold at the Capital Winter Classic
Written by Administrator
Monday, 25 January 2010 14:10
On January 22-24, the Minor Atoms played in the 6th Annual Capital Winter Classic Tournament at the Sensplex. It was another strong showing from the Cardiac Kids who finished the tournament a perfect 5-0 with 24 goals for and only 3 against. It was a great outcome for the team, which was hampered by at least one nasty flu bug.
In the round-robin, the Golden Knights posted a 3-1 win over the Osgoode-Richmond Romans, an 8-1 win over the Markham Waxers and a 6-0 win over the Metcalfe-Russell River Rats. For each of these Golden Knight opponents, these losses were their only losses in the round-robin. As a result, those three teams plus the Golden Knights all advanced to the play-off round.
Skate sharpening has returned to Barbara Ann Scott and is provided by Kevin Belsher.
Skate sharpening hours are as follows:
1)Wednesday – 5-9
2)Thursday -5-9
3)Friday 5-9
4)Saturday 10 am to 5 pm
5)Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
Kevin has 11 years experience and was previously at Play it Again Sports and B.K. Sports Repair.
Minor Atom Golden Knights Win Bell Capital Cup A Division
Written by Administrator
Sunday, 03 January 2010 15:56
The Minor Atom Golden Knights won the Bell Capital Cup on January 2 with a dramatic 2-1 double OT win over the East Gwillimbury Eagles. The game was marked by excellent play from both teams including stellar defensive plays and superb goaltending. The Knights carried a 1-0 lead into the third but East Gwillimbury tied it up with 2:08 remaining in regulation time. Both teams had their chances in the overtime periods but it was the Knights who took the cup with a goal well into the second extra frame.
Things did not look as good for the Knights earlier in the tournament. Despite outshooting opponents an average of 22 to 9 in the round robin, the Knights finished the round robin in a three-way tie for first in group C with a win over Stittsville Rams White and 1-1 ties with both the Bradford Bulldogs and the Caledon Hawks. Thanks to strong team defence and excellent goaltending that allowed only two goals in the three games, the Knights made it into the play-off round on their goal differential.
It was an emotional and proud day for James Peters and his family on Saturday as James carried the Olympic torch along Springfield Road. James was one of 178 torch bearers to participate in the Torch run on Saturday. Others included Barbara Ann Scott, Joey Juneau, Carolyn Waldo and retired General Romeo Dallaire. James plays for the Ottawa West Major Midget B team.
In addition to James Peters, Andrew McClelland also participated in the Olympic torch run. Andrew also got to share a moment with Olympic gold medalist Bruny Surin. Andrew plays for the Ottawa West Minor Bantam B team.
