Midget Reps tie series

March 18, 2015 · 0 Comments

In front of a packed house Friday night, the Shelburne Wolves suffered a heartbreaking loss in overtime against Port Dover but pulled off a big game 2 on Sunday with a 3–1 win!
On Friday night, the Wolves lead the entire game and with just 1:24 remaining on the clock in the 3rd, a missed tripping call to the Shelburne goalie resulted in a goal for Port Dover and the scrum in front of the net with a penalty call to Shelburne. Dover tied the game on a power play goal with about 30 seconds remaining and forcing sudden death overtime. Entering overtime tied at 4, Dover again scored on the remaining power play minutes and took home game one with a score of 5–4.
“We out played them during most of the game,” said Brian McBride, Trainer for the Wolves. “It was unfortunate that several goals were called back against us; the score of the game was really greater than what was on the board but, sometimes that’s the way the puck bounces in hockey. We really feel our team missed keeping the intensity on Dover the last few minutes of the game but that’s something they don’t intend to repeat. Our boys showed they have the talent to beat Dover and we intend to go back and demonstrate that on Sunday when we play them”.
As the Midget Boys reflected on their Friday night loss, they were reminded via a timely message from High School Hockey Coach, teacher and mentor to many of our local player’s Ryan Stewart who tweeted, “remember that luck wins a game boys – it doesn’t win a series.”
On Sunday, a determined Shelburne faced off against Port Dover in game 2 of the series. They left little doubt in their mission to walk away Sunday with a tie in the series by clinching game 2 with a decisive 3–1 win. Following the game, Scott Holmes summed it up saying “big game for us! We all worked hard at shaking off the loss Friday night and we feel confident in their abilities to go all the way”.
The Midget Rep Team wishes to thank the many attendee’s who came out last Friday night to cheer them on! Special thanks from the team to Mayor Ken Bennington, announcer Ed Vinneau, anthem singer Mike Fazackerley and former NHL great Aaron Downey for their opening ceremony contributions.
Game 3 goes in Shelburne this Friday night at 8:30 p.m. Another full-house is expected so come early!
Free SMHA jerseys will again be offered while supplies last.