DHS Boys Eagles Hockey Results for John Taylor Tournament of Champions
Game #1
4-2 win on Fri Jan 5th vs Sturgeon Heights
Goal scorers were Carney McConnachie, Tyler Kirouac, Alex Calvert and Kyson Jensson
Justin Oltsher faced 34 shots for win
Game #2
1-2 Loss (OT) on Fri Jan 5th vs Edge Gold from Alberta
Alex Calvert scored late in the 3rd period to send the game to overtime but the Edge team scored early to spoil the comeback.
Brendan Szabo faced 52 shots in the game to earn Player of Game for DHS
Game #3
3-0 loss vs John Taylor
DHS was outshot badly once again but goaltender Adam Notte faced 35 shots and played very well to keep DHS in the game… until late in the 3rd when John Taylor scored twice to put the game out of reach for the Eagles.
Playoff Round
Quarter finals
DHS lost 4-3 in OT vs Oak Park (Currently the top team in WHSHL)
DHS was tied 1-1 after first period as Drew Walske scored on a Power Play, but Oak Park scored twice on the PP in the second. With DHS trailing 3-1 after 2 periods Tyler Kirouac lead the Eagles back into the game with a pair of goals in the 3rd period but the Eagles lost once again in OT.
The Eagles were out-shot 65-13 in the game and played very well defensively. Goaltender Justin Oltsher received Player of the Game honours for his solid performance between the pipes.
Coaches comments:
Our team learned this weekend that we can compete with the best teams in Manitoba. To come back and force OT vs Oak Park was a great effort by everyone on the team. It was a heart breaking loss
but the confidence gained will hopefully carry over into the 2nd half of their season.
Action this week for the Boys Eagles:
• Tuesday Jan 10 vs Red Lake in Ear Falls
• Thursday Jan 12 in Kenora vs Thomas Aquinas
• Sunday Jan 15 in Kenora vs Beaver Brae
• Exam Break Mon Jan 16 to 25