Disappointment in Tourney and a 1 and 1 week

The Waterford tournament ended with an 8-5 loss to Port Dover. The team battled hard but just came up short. Disappointment was seen all the kids faces. Still they show that they are heading in the right direction.

Last week the Thunder played a home and home series vs. Paris. The first game was in Caledonia and though the Thunder didn't play their best game, they found a way to win. (A sign of a good team). Richard Goodwin popped the only two goals. Josh Roloson went down to make a save in the second period and hurt his ankle. To that point he had been playing fantastic. Austin Pont took over in goal and played just as well and in particular he made a kickin' glove save in the Third. The match was very tight checking and became more physical than normal. Paris got one goal but that was all they could get past our goalies. The Thunder won 2-1. On Thursday night the Thunder rolled into Paris for the second of the series. The Thunder came out strong but couldn't seem to keep control of the puck. Passing, which is normally a very strong plus for the Thunder was missing and they were out shot and out duelled on the face offs. Still the Thunder kept it close right till the end of the game. The final was 4-2.
A pair of practices this weekend will get the Thunder back on track in time for their next game vs. Six Nations.

Offensive Player of the Game vs. Paris (Tues): Richard Goodwin
Defensive Players of the Game: Josh Roloson and Austin Pont

Remember...No I in TEAM and You Win together as TEAM and Lose together as TEAM!

The Thunder stormed into Waterford!

After a lopsided victory vs Hagersville last Tuesday (16-0) the Thunder rolled into Waterford for The Nelson Emerson Tournament and for a bit of payback. A few weeks back The Thunder let a win get away vs Waterford. A defensive breakdown lead to 3 goals in the third and a tie. Last night the Caledonia Thunder Novice Reps were not about to let that happen again. Led by our Captian Zach Rogers 2G, 1A and Assistant Captain Richard Goodwin 3G, the team scored often and team defense lead by Josh Roloson in net was wicked! Puck possesion was strong and the Thunder won most of the faceoffs. Everyone who was at the game last night stood up and cheered when we were all treated to an unbelievable HON ( Highlight of the Night ) goal...Zach skated hard into Waterford's zone with Nolan Putt, then Nolan slowed down and dropped behind Zach and called for the drop pass...then Nolan blasted it past the goalie. All you can say is WOW!
Final score was 6-1 for Caledonia.

Next up at the Tournament...Port Dover. Last time we played them in league play we tied. Time to show them how much the The Thunder have improved.

Offensive Player of the game vs Hagersville: Brendan Roy
Defensive Players of the game vs Hagersville: Owen Brunell and Riley Richards

Offensive Players of the game vs Waterford: Zach Rogers and Richard Goodwin
Defensive Player of the game vs Waterford: Josh Roloson

Let's keep it up...Skate Hard, Play Hard and have Fun!!!