Bantam LL1, 2015-2016 (Paris Minor Hockey)

The month of March proved to be a long, wait that tested the patience and endurance of our players before the start of our second and final tournament of the year for our Bantam LL1 team.  Unfortunately, for many of our players, they didn’t see much ice time during March, on account, of March Break and the Easter weekend.  However, for those players who were available during March they were rewarded with personal training practices that increased their stamina and individual skill ability.  This was evident and later proved to be an asset in our weekend hockey tournament.

Jack quickly assumed the role of captain for his team for the missing Liam during today’s on-ice skills competition, against Austin and his team. Other changes to the teams’ lineups were necessary since both Gavin and Eli were also missing from today’s activities.  After some negotiation, the teams were made up as: Team Austin:  Austin, Evan Shipp, Evan Scott and Spencer Team Jack: Jack, Owen and Braden

Our team concluded our playoffs this weekend with two away games, the first on Saturday just up the road to our neighbouring Ayr Rivals and on Sunday with the Hespeler Shamrocks 2 in Cambridge. Friday night’s practice was devoted to drills that focused on controlling the puck and shooting on the net since we have identified our team’s weakness that needed attention and support.

Paris and Tavistock were well overdue for a rematch game, since we last faced each other back on November 21/15, at which time, our Wolfpack won 3-2 over the Titans. Now in playoffs, both teams wondered how each of our teams would play against one another.  Did we still have an edge over the Titans or have they sharpened their skills and are looking to settle scores?  

Our Bantam LL1 Wolfpack players will showcase their hockey skills, that they have perfected over the season, at our end of season on-ice Skills Competition. Team captains Austin Koehler and Liam McAlister have pulled names and are preparing their teams by strategically appointing players for each competition to represent their team.