posted on April 23, 2011 10:25
Well the MIDGETS showed everyone what to expext for 2011.
GOLD GOLD GOLD FOR THE SAINTS, the dominant force in NSW Midgets for 2011.
With 2 U18 WORLD YOUTH TEAM GOLD MEDAL WINNING AUSTRALIAN players in their ranks, Tyler & Steve, the midgets, put on a display of hockey, proving that they will be the team that winning hockey will be based on in 2011.
With a couple of heart stopping moments in games where we came from behind to show our opponents how it should be done, they didnt stop all day. They were the first Midget team on the ice in the morning & deservedly, the last to leave, with THE HEATON CUP TRIUMPHANTLY under their arms in the evening.
Hits were a plenty, with Steve, Cameron & Alex, leading the way in defence, stopping all in their tracks, successfully turning defence into attack, time and time again.
Play of the day, way too many, to pick just one, but here is a glimpse of a few memorable moments.
Cameron & Steve combine to stop 2 of the biggest midgets ever, on the Emperors team, each charging through all to no avail as our boys put them on their bums.
Shep,Ado, Jordan & Tyler fire off winning shots all game.
Nick nails another giant from the Emperors who was at least twice his size, and to prove it was no accident he does it 3 times.This guy left soon after, not to return to the ice with any enthusiasm again.
Gold Medal game, those Kubara boys, combine to nail the first goal. Steve, Alex, Cameron & Martin, hold onto our lead with some huge hits in defence with Jake kept busy with shot after shot on him but his shut out remained till the half time bell .Going into the break with a one nil lead, tensions were high not much was said, as the play had been spectacular, remain positive & stay focussed on what you have achieved so far, KEEP ON KEEPING ON as it werThe Bears hit back after a few shots from both sides, scores were locked at one all. Fianal bell sounds,the air is still, the refs decide on 5 minute extra time, with a penalty shoot out after that, if the scores are still locked.
Overtime commences & the boys maintain their committment & pressure, Shep fires a shot, attempting another sniper goal, their goalie drops to cover but cant control the puck , Tyler is there to clean up, pushing the puck triumphantly past the goalie for the GOLD MEDAL WINNING GOAL.
Congratulations boys on a great day of hockey bringing home the GOLD
My thanks to STEVE & JAMES who made it all possible & our thanks to the parents & fans of both teams who stayed to support & cheer the Midgets.
YET AGAIN MAKING ME A PROUD SAINT and HOCKET DAD
THANKYOU one and all