B Hockey Isn't Like This in North Metro

Lambton Shores is a community of under 3,000 outside of Sarnia. It always makes me wonder how such a small community can come up with so much good local talent. But they do. After crushing Russell by a score of 5-2 in the morning, Lambton Shore won again in the evening by defeating the Storm 5-1. They will easily qualify for the quarter-finals. That is not the case for the Storm who are virtually eliminated with 2 losses. In the other game, Russell defeated Orillia 1-0. But if the Storm beats Russell and Lambton Shores also wins then there would be a 3-way tie for 2nd place. That's one big "if".

The tie-breakers that would be used are:

1. Number of wins
2. Record against other tied teams
3. Goals score minus goals against in round robin play
4. Fewest goals allowed in round robin play
5. Most period won in round robin play

To just beat Russell in the tie-breaker, we would need to win by a margin of 3 goals. Then Orillia would need to lose by at least 5 goals.


Lambton clearly dominated the Storm with their size, speed and shooting. The Storm was able to hang on for about half the game but in a span of 2:40 Lambton scored 3 goals and put the game out of reach. The lone Storm goal was scored by Rebecca R. But to put things in perspective, the Storm's season lasted longer than the Leafs' season.


However, the 'apres hockey' party was hosted by the Traceys and it was clearly the highlight of the day. Richard got out his blender and began to pour pina coladas and margaritas, We were sure that the blender has died that weekend in Sarnia from overuse but there it was in the kitchen humming away.