Seaway Kicker Report

 

The South Dundas “We Can Contracting” Atom B Rep Lions moved back into the win column Friday night after a rough stretch of games. 

The Lions, who were sitting in fifth place after a loss at the hands of the NGS Braves on Tuesday night, travelled to Long Sault on Friday night looking to move ahead of the Selects who were sitting one point ahead of them in fourth place in the tight East Division  standings.

A 2-1 Lions win, did the trick, however, they needed a big third period to overcome a 1-0 deficit in a tightly battled game. 

The Lions out shot the Selects through the scoreless first period and had an excellent scoring opportunity when Jaeden Phifer-Shaver found a wide open Joshua Broad on the right wing. Broad skated in alone but his backhand missed the net wide as Selects defenders closed in on him. 

Some great Lions goaltending from Brendan Shaver kept the game scoreless until a Lions turnover created a scoring chance for Selects forward Jacob Willison who buried a backhand shot into the back of the net for a 1-0 Lions lead.

As the third period began, the line of Ben Lapier, Nolan Henry and Owen Fetterly pressed hard and were rewarded with a goal to tie the game 1-1. 

It started when Dana Domanko kept the puck alive at the point. She fed it down low to Henry who battled with a Select defender but was able to get it free to Lapier who walked out front and slid the puck home on a wrap-a-round.

Minutes later, the Lions found themselves on the power-play. The Lions gained control of the zone and when a Selects defender attempted to ice the puck Nathen Verhey cut it off. 

Verhey then wristed a shot high towards the goal that deflected off a South Stormont stick into the net for a 2-1 Lions lead.

The Lions held off the Selects late push, killing a penalty in the final two minutes with the Selects goalie on the bench for a six on four advantage. 

Shaver and the Lions defense held strong and the Lions left town stealing the 2-1 victory.

Tuesday night, in Finch the Lions scored before the ice was dry when Ben Lapier banged home an Owen Fetterly rebound thirteen second into the game. 

The NGS Braves however responded once in the first period and again in the second to take a 2-1 lead into the third.

They scored early in the third period to take a 3-1 lead that might have been considered insurmountable. 

But, with time ticking away, the Lions broke out of their end with Ben Lapier carrying the puck. Spotting a wide open Nolan Henry on the left wing Lapier made a tape at tape pass  which sent Henry in alone on the Braves goalie. Henry’s shot which sailed high over the glove hand cut the Braves lead to one. 

Moments later Lapier and Henry teamed again, this time with Kieran Geurkink jumping up from the blue line to back hand the puck over a sprawling Braves goaltender to tie the game, 3-3.

The Braves responded to take a 4-3 lead, but Lions pressured one last time to get the equalizer on their power play.

With the Lions goaltender Brendan Shaver on the bench for an extra attacker the Lions pressured, but the buzzer sounded before they could create any scoring chances.

The South Dundas “We Can Contracting” Atom B Rep Lions will face the Kemptville Panthers in Morrisburg on Saturday night at 7 p.m. followed by the Major Midget B Rep Lions who host the North Dundas Demons. 

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Katie Buter, Cameryn Broad and Ali Van Hoof were named the Morrisburg & District Skating Club StarSkate Spirit of Skating Award winners at the club’s annual banquet on Sunday.

Buter and Broad received the award as co-winners at the Intermediate Skating level while Van Hoof won at the Senior level.

The purpose of the StarSkate Spirit of Award is to recognize Intermediate and Senior level skaters who have demonstrated, spirit, determination and commitment to the StarSkate program throughout the skating season. The recipients were selected by a committee which consisted of all coaches at the two levels and board members representing both intermediate and senior skaters.

“It was very difficult this year to pick out one skater,” said Ellen Biemond. “This year you have all worked very hard, and you should all be very proud of yourselves.”

Morrisburg club president Julie Van Hoof kicked off the awards program.

Tonight marks the end of the 2013-14 skating season,” said Van Hoof. “It has certainly been one of the best skating seasons for the Morrisburg and District Skating Club.”

“On behalf of the Club, I’d like to thank all members of the board for all the work that each of you has done throughout the skating season. I would also like to thank those parents who continue to volunteer when  needed. The success of our club comes from the dedication and commitment of our many volunteers. MDSC is very fortunate to have such a strong volunteer base.”

Van Hoof also thanked the MDSC coaching team which included Allison Scott, Louise Dimmick, Danielle Napier, Veronica Whyte, Ali Van Hoof and Dana Grant (dance coach). “Each of you devotes so much time and effort into coaching, encouraging and believing in your skaters. The relationship you develop with each of them are memories that will never be forgotten. Without you, we would not have the successful and talented skates we have within our club.”

Van Hoof then turned her attention to the skaters. 

“Tonight we are very proud to be rewarding many of you for your accomplishments and achievements. It doesn’t matter what jumps you land or what tests you passed. It is important to remember you are your own individual on the ice, working hard to achieve your personal goals. MDSC is very proud of each of you for all the hard work and commitment that goes into your skating. I encourage all of our skaters to continue to follow your dreams and strive for your goals.”

Accomplishments were recognized in the four skating disciplines: Dance, Skills, Interpretive and Free Skate.

Topping off her goals this year was Alisha Van Hoof who completed her gold level in Interpretive and in Skills. “Two golds in two disciplines is a huge achievement,” said club test chair Isabella Jordan. This is the highest level of achievement in the Skate Canada Program, and achieving gold is certainly something to be proud of.”

Following are Dance passes: Junior Bronze Dances which include Swing, Fiesta Tango and Willow Waltz–Reagan Belanger and Cameryn Broad. Senior Bronze Dances, 10 Fox, Fourteen Step, European–Alexis Engwerda, Kristyn Van Hoof, Abigail Jordan, Kendra Buter, Trina Dykstra-MacPherson, Kaitlyn Stewart and Tayler Pilon.

Skills Passes: Jr. Bronze– Katie Buter. Senior Bronze–Erika Jordan, Reagan Belanger, Cameryn Broad. Junior Silver–Kristyn Van Hoof, Trina Dykstra-MacPherson. Senior Silver–Abby MacMillan, Alexis Engwerda. Gold Skills–Alisha Van Hoof.

Interpretive Passes: Introductory–Kendra Buter and Kaitlyn Steward. Gold Interpretive–Alisha Van Hoof.

Free Skate Passes: Preliminary–Ashley Bouwman, Olivia Hart, Mikaela Furo, and Xandra Furo. Junior Bronze–Kaitlyn Stewart, Cameryn Broad and Katie Buter. Senior Bronze–Trina Dykstra-MacPherson and Abby MacMillan.

The club and her fellow skaters also took the time to say good bye to senior skater Alyssa MacMillan who heads off to university in the fall. “Alyssa, you have devoted so much time into our club, both as a skater and as a Program Assistant,” said Van Hoof. “You worked hard to achieve your personal goals, and should be very proud that along the way you achieved a gold test. On behalf of the Morrisburg and District Skating Club, I wish you all the best as you prepare for a new journey in your life.”

The Can Skate members of the Morrisburg & District Skating Club wrapped up their season at an ice cream party banquet in March. At that banquet, Emma Morrow was named Canskater of the Year and Abigail Smail and Lilly Napier were named the “Spirit Champions”.

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