Oct 22, 2017 | Karin Stockwell | 323 views
Season officially underway
The Howell Transport TCDMHA Midget LL Rebels officially opened
the 2017-18 season with a home game against Walkerton 1 in Markdale on Sunday
afternoon.
After a back-and-forth scoreless first period, the Rebels put the first marker on the board with an unassisted goal by Jordan Longland just a few minutes inside the second. A minute later, Walkerton answered with a goal of their own. Although the Rebels worked hard and generated some good offensive opportunities, including a second goal scored by Garrett McNabb from Chris Hardman, they were not able to regain the lead, and ultimately lost 4-2.
As the team adjusted to playing their first home game in what in any other season would have been an “away” arena, one thing was clear: you can take Rebels out of familiar territory, but you can’t take away their dedication and commitment. New digs, new team, new season, but same old grit and determination: these boys came to play, and play hard.