By extending their undefeated streak to an incredible 13 games, the Storm closed out the Provincial Playdowns with 3 wins and once again qualified for the Ontario Provincial Championships being held April 13-15. The Storm out played Scarborough throughout the game but the outcome was not decided until the final 6 minutes. Special teams were the difference this evening as the Storm opening the scoring with 5:45 left in the 3rd period on a powerplay goal by Heather. Then the penalty killers took over in the final 2 minutes to close out the win. Rebecca R. stole the puck at the blue line and took a shot on net. She picked up her own rebound and held the puck behind the net fighting off checkers. Rebecca fed a perfect pass to Madeleine who was breaking to the net and was able to fire it past the goalie with 1 minute remaining in the game. The final score was 2-0, the 10th shutout this season.
On this night the Storm displayed its many strengths - most importantly strong teamwork and work ethic. Where the Storm moved the puck well all night long and created numerous scoring chances, the Sharks players rarely passed and negated their own scoring opportunities.
Tonight's win was also the 10th consecutive win in Provincial Playdown competition over the past 3 season. Next up after March break is a best 2 out 3 game series with Whitby in the quarter finals of the North Metro playoffs.
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