Minor Peewee AA Semifinalists in St. Kitts, News, U10 (Guelph Minor Hockey Association)

The Gryphon Minor Peewee AA’s started the 2018-2019 season on a strong note with a semifinalist finish at the NSE Early Bird Tournament in St. Catherines, ON September 7^th to 9th.

A 3-0-1 record in the round robin play placed the Gryphons in 1^st place heading into Sunday’s semifinal versus the #4 Niagara Falls Flyers.  In a tight checking contest, the Flyers scored the go ahead goal halfway thru the third period to defeat the Gryphons 2-1, paving the way to their eventual championship victory later that afternoon.

After a scoreless first period, Guelph took a lead 1:08 into the second period as Koen Smith tallied on an unassisted effort.   Niagara Falls tied the game with 1:33 remaining in the frame to send the game into the final period all tied at one apiece.   With 7:24 remaining, Niagara Falls struck for the eventual game winner.  Guelph buzzed the Flyers zone for the remainder of the game but were unable to tie the game and were eliminated with a 2-1 defeat.

It was an impressive start to the season as the Gryphon squad surrendered a measly four goals in five games while filing the net fifteen times.

The Gryphons now resume their preseason preparations before their regular season home opener Monday September 17 against Burlington Eagles Blue.

 

 

Round Robin Game 1

Guelph Gryphons – 4

Burlington Eagles – 1

Game Summary

First Period

2:40    Carden Rogers-Hickman (Noah Savery)

8:48    Matthew Stam (Unassisted)

Second Period

No Scoring

Third Period

2:33    Tyler Chadwick (Olan Norton)

7:56    Matthew Stam (Zac Conroy)

 

Round Robin Game 2

Guelph Gryphons – 1

Garden City Falcons – 1

Game Summary

First Period

5:47    Tyler Chadwick (Zac Conroy, Koen Smith)

Second Period

No Scoring

Third Period

No Scoring

 

Round Robin Game 3

Guelph Gryphons -5

Niagara Falls Flyers – 0

Game Summary

First Period

No Scoring

Second Period

4:02    Koen Smith (Noah Savery)

6:38    Tyler Chadwick (Olan Norton)

Third Period

7:57    Ryder Burns (Tanner Bothwell)

9:30    Tyler Chadwick (Nolan Chabot)

9:59    Tyler Chadwick (Koen Smith)

Shutout:  Ale Grousso (Son of Tony)

 

Round Robin Game 4

Guelph Gryphons – 4

Stouffville Clippers – 0

Game Summary

First Period

No Scoring

Second Period

0:33  Olan Norton (Unassisted)

4:14    Tyler Chadwick (Nathan Boyle, Nolan Chabot)

Third Period

2:03    Nolan Chabot (Nathan Boyle)

12:24  Andrew McMillan (Unassisted)

Shutout:  Parker Shany