The Minor Atom AAA Gryphons
headed to “The Hammer” bright and early on Friday morning to participate in the
Hamilton Junior Bulldogs Backspin Classic Tournament. The boys started with a strong win but then
stumbled and dropped the next 2 games of the round robin, leaving themselves a
tough road ahead.
Undeterred, the Gryphons won 3 straight elimination games, including knocking out the host Bulldogs in overtime, earning a spot in the finals against Quinte Red Devils.
The boys fought back from an early 2 goal deficit to take the lead in the 2nd period but couldn’t hold on despite a courageous effort by all.
Coach Cody, Coach Chad and all the parents are very proud of these 9 year-old boys who went all out and played 7 full length games in 3 days.
Frenchie, Snedds, Micah, Wazzy, Ryder, Keane, Shifty, Newts, Ryan, Cavs, Wheels, Jack, Hainesy, Hunter, Batts, J-Dog and Seth….what an amazing effort to reach the finals in the way you did and something to build on for the rest of the year.