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.

The Minor Atom Golden Knights hit the road for the Toronto Ice Dogs Fall Classic and came home with the hardware after posting a perfect 5-0 record.