FINALISTS IN ESSEX, News, Minor Atom A ('03), U10-U11 Travel, 2012-2013 (St. Thomas Minor Hockey)

This Team is part of the 2012-2013 season, which is not set as the current season.
News Article
News Article Image
Sep 24, 2012 | snugent | 1696 views
FINALISTS IN ESSEX
The Minor Atoms traveled to Essex on the weekend and played by far their best hockey to date.  The tournament started off against the host team from Essex.  The Stars got off to a slow start but then turned it on halfway through the first and cruised to an 8-1 win.

On Saturday, the first game was against the Southpoint Capitals. Southpoint played a chippy game against us, but the boys were relentless and displayed excellent discipline and won the game decisively 6-0.  Little did Southpoint know that the Stars were ready for a rough game as it was pale in comparison to some of the mini stick games played in the halls of the Holiday Inn in Windsor.  The afternoon game was against the Tecumseh Eagles and the Stars dominated from start to finish and won convincingly 9-1.

With solid play in the tournament, the Stars earned 1st place and a bye to the finals.  The final game was against a strong Belleriver Canadiens team.  The Stars outplayed the Canadiens for the first period but were down 1-0.  The second period was an evenly played period that produced no goals for either side.  The Stars had a bit of a letdown in the third for about 5 minutes and fell behind 2-0.  With our goalie on the bench the Stars hit the score sheet with under a minute to play.  Unfortunately, time ran out and we ended up on the wrong side of a 2-1 score.

The boys played a nearly flawless tournament and the coaching staff is extremely proud of all the kids.  Although there were some sad faces in the dressing room after the final, the boys should be proud of their accomplishment.  We can sense some confidence starting to grow and the kids are listening to what the coaches are preaching.  Now we can turn our focus to the Alliance league for a while and with the same effort and commitment, I can see this team having plenty of success of this season.

Congratulations Stars and keep it going!!!
Sponsors
Moore Water Gardens
For over 80 years, Moore Water Gardens has specialized in the growing of water lilies and aquatic plants. With more than an acre of outdoor ponds devoted to hardy lilies and ever expanding greenhouse facilities for the propagation of tropicals, our customers can be assured of strong, healthy plants - taken fresh from our ponds the day of shipment. 4683 Sunset Rd., Port Stanley, ON (519) 782-4052
Dave Dunseath - o/a 2256290 Ontario Inc
when the Minor Atom Jr Stars leave the dressing room and have a "big GGGRRRRR on" they head uptown to grab a meal at Quiznos! Visit Dave and his crew @ 1010 Talbot Street, St. Thomas, Ontario today!! (519) 631-1500
Briwood Farm Market - Brian Giles
farm fresh local produce is where it is at....and Brian and his crew have all you need. Visit them at 1030 Talbot St., St. Thomas, ON (519) 633-9691
EVM Technologies - Eugene Burge
EVM Technologies specialize in custom cnc machining, prototyping and are able to produce small to medium runs. 12 Laing Boulevard, St. Thomas, Ontario. (519) 200-3375
Primus Telecommunications Canada
Primus Telecommunications Canada Inc. is the largest alternative telecommunications service provider in Canada . Primus Canada offers a wide selection of consumer and business telecommunications services available nationwide including Home Phone, Internet, Long Distance, VoIP, Wireless, Hosting, Managed Services and Enterprise IP Telephony. Primus Canada is a wholly-owned subsidiary of McLean, Virginia-based Primus Telecommunications Group, Incorporated (NYSE: PTGI). Primus Canada was founded in 1997 and has since grown to more than 650 employees. It has offices across Canada including Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, London and Edmundston 1-877-704-4269
St. Thomas Ford Lincoln Sales Limited - John Stollery
Our goal in 2012 is to reach the highest level of customer satisfaction possible. We will strive to get you the vehicle you want at the price you deserve. If you have any concerns please do not hesitate to contact us. We are the area's complete Ford dealer carrying Ford, Lincoln and SVT, (Special Vehicle Team-Shelby/Raptor) brands. We look forward to serving you. 1012 Talbot St., St. Thomas, ON (519) 637-3673