2014-2015 Bantam Rep | Nov 17, 2014 | Randy Torrie | 482 views
Mountain Blanks Opposition in Huntsville Tourney
Ty Mountain blanketed all opponents on his way to 5 consecutive shutouts as the Township of Chatsworth Air Tech Mechanical Bantam Rebels won the Huntsville Otters AE Tournament.
South Porcupine provided a stiff test in the Rebels opening game. The boys started slow and once they were rolling they were stymied by the 'Pines sharp goaltender. Brett's (Carson, Cody) with a slapper from the point, and Alex (Owen,Sean) with a quick shot from the slot provided the scoring. Ty was sharp early in the game, allowing his teammates to shake out the cobwebs from a long drive.
Game 2 featured the quick skating Huntsville Otters. Playing on international size ice at the Canada Summit Centre, the Rebels were able to outskate and wear down the Otters. After a scoreless 1st, the Rebels got 2 in the 2nd period, goals were scored by Branson (Owen, Brett) and Owen (Branson, Brett). Branson deserves special praise for his creative assist. Mason (Owen) put the game away, scoring with 4:20 left in the game, to complete the 3-0 victoy.
St.George Generals were up next in the round robin portion of the tourney. Owen got the first 2, then Cody added the next 2 goals, resulting in a 4-0 win. Assists went to Mason (2), Brandon, Branson, Sean, Alex and Carson. With 3 victories, the boys advanced to the semis to face the Caledon Hawks.
The Hawks were the biggest team the boys faced this year and to offset the large size difference the Rebels used their speed. Mason led the team with 2 goals. Carson and Cody added single markers. Owen(2), Mitch, Alex and Branson assisted.
The championship final saw a rematch with the Hunstville Otters. The Otters added some more grit to their skill game in the final. The Rebels needed Ty to come up big in a number of goal mouth scrambles. Mason scored the winner, unassisted, early in the 3rd. Ty slammed the door shut for the remainder of the game to complete his 5th consecutive shutout. Going an entire tournament without allowing a goal speaks volumes about our keeper, his strong D-man, the back checking forwards and the team buying into their coaches game plans. Well done players and coaches!
Thanks to the Huntsville folks for putting on a well run tourney!