The Oshawa Generals U15BB team showcased their skill and determination this past weekend, emerging victorious in a thrilling Paul Dossey Memorial tournament. The Generals demonstrated exceptional teamwork and resilience, with strong goaltending, defensive plays and quick offensive strategies, securing their win through a series of hard-fought battles.
Game 1: Oshawa Generals vs. West Niagara Flying Aces The
tournament kicked off with a nail-biting game against the West Niagara Flying
Aces. The Generals managed to edge out with a 1-0 win, thanks to a goal by Rock
Huggett and shutout for Nathan Funaro.
Game 2: Oshawa Generals vs. South Simcoe Storm In
a tightly contested game, both teams showcased intense action, resulting in a
1-1 tie; Oshawa’s goal scored by Owen Hatcher.
Game 3: Oshawa Generals vs. Barrie Colts In
their third match, the Generals faced rival team, Barrie Colts. A strong
performance by all players, and single goal scored by Matthew Clark landed with
a final score of 2-1 in Barrie’s favour.
Semi-finals: Oshawa Generals vs. South Simcoe Storm In
the semi-finals, Oshawa saw the return of South Simcoe Storm. It was a closely
contested match, but the Generals held their ground, finishing with a 2-1 win
with a big goal by Hatcher, a remarkable penalty shot success story for
Huggett, and stellar goaltending by Cooper McNutt.
Finals: Oshawa Generals vs. Barrie Colts In the
final game against Barrie Colts, the scoreboard climbed neck-and-neck after the
first goal was scored by Oshawa’s Huggett. Barrie persisted with a comeback,
tying it up 1-1, until Clark pushed Oshawa up another notch for a 2-1 lead. A
second point for Barrie tied Oshawa once again, calling for an intense third
period. In the last two minutes of play, Oshawa clinched the championship with
the game winning short-handed goal by Jesse Bastarache.
Teamwork and relentless effort by all players was key as the
Generals pushed to secure the tournament title, with solid commitment from each
player and goaltender. Showcasing their depth and versatility, the Generals'
ability to adapt to their opponents' strengths was evident throughout each
game.
Congratulations to all players, coaches, and supporters
for an outstanding tournament performance!
Back row, left to right:
- PJ
Russell, Assistant Coach
- Aaron
Eltherington, Head coach
- Beau
Eltherington, Forward
- Matthew
Clark, Defence
- Jeff
Habec, Trainer
- Mateus
Black, Defence
- Owen
Hatcher, Forward
- Landon
Davis, Defence
- Jesse
Bastarache, Defence
- James
Seguin, Defence
- Rock
Huggett, Forward
- Duke
McNutt, Assistant Coach
- Richard
McLaughlin, Assistant Trainer
Middle row, left to right:
- Jaxson
Kessinis, Forward
- Noah
Zimmer, Defence
- Nathan
Craven, Forward
- Luke
McLaughlin, Forward
- Thomas
Habec, Forward
Front row, left to right:
- Kaeden
Dias, Forward
- Cooper
McNutt, Goalie
- Nathan
Funaro, Goalie
- Callum
Walker, Forward