At the beginning the season they were the team that couldn't shoot straight. In January it seemed like they would never score another game after putting together 4 consecutive 1-0 losses. But not anymore! This team surpassed most people's expectations with a spectacular 11 game winning streak to power its way in the Provincial Championships.
The Scarborough Sharks put up a good fight but rarely penetrated the Storm defense after the first period. In the second period shortly after a powerplay had expired, Mari picked up a puck at the Shark blueline and while driving down the left side fired it past the Shark goalie. It was all the Storm needed as they hung on to the 1-0 lead until Sheri fired the puck into an empty Scarborough net with the goalie pulled with 17 seconds remaining in the game to clinch the win.
Bianca had the shutout today, her 5th of the year. It was Mari's 5th goal in 6 playdown games and Sheri's 3rd goal. However, the best story coming out of the playdown games was the balanced scoring. All three lines consistently contributed goals.
The coaches are pleased to be able to bring teams to the Provincial Championships 7 straight season. But this year has to be the most gratifying considering where we started from at the beginning of the season. The credit has to go to the players who worked hard all year, never quit on the team when things weren't going well and supported each other throughout the season. We are so proud of what they have accomplished already. Let's hope there is more to come.
Next up is Aurora for round 1 of the LLFHL playoffs. Tomorrow at 8 pm at Grandravine. GO STORM GO!
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