Oct 29, 2015 | jhefkey | 932 views
A Tough Loss, Followed by 3 Wins
Stratford Motor Products Minor Midget Stratford Warriors travelled to London on October 15 to take on London Jr Knights Green. It was a tough loss and a big blow, as they lost 1-6. Warriors lone goal was scored by Max Hall, in his first game back from an extended injury. The goal was assisted by Liam Taylor and Sam Wyatt. The Warriors put the game behind them and won their next 3.
October 21, The Stratford Warriors played on home ice against a very physical Woodstock Jr Navy Vets. The teams traded many penalties, but the Warriors came out playing a very strong third period and won 4-1. A power play goal scored by Sam Wyatt, assisted by Dean Jackson and Brett Stelmachuk, set the tone for more offensive game play. Jackson scored next, with Brayden Carnegie and Stelmachuk getting the helpers. Third goal of the game scored by Liam Taylor, assisted by Max Hall. Noah Trudgeon scored near the end of the third period to seal the win, assisted by Cameron Hanson and Taylor.
October 24, the team travelled to London to play GLHA Jr Mustangs White. The game was tied after the first period at 1-1. Brayden Carnegie scored to put the Warriors on the board, with assists to Sam Wyatt and Jacob Taylor. The second period was scoreless, despite the Warriors outplaying the Mustangs most of the frame. The Warriors came out very strong in the third period and scored 3 unanswered goals. Sean Chisholm scored with Cameron Hanson and Brett Stelmachuk getting the assists. Dean Simons scored unassisted and Stelmachuk scored on an empty net, with Chisholm assisting. Ross Jones played strong between the pipes and made some great saves, especially on the PK for the 4-1 win.
October 25, the team played another away game and travelled to Sarnia to take on the Sarnia Jr Sting. Both teams battled hard with only 1 goal scored by Dean Jackson and Dean Simons assisting. Excellent defensive play and very strong goaltending ending in a 1-0 win for the Warriors. Malachi Albrecht with the shutout!
The teams record is now 5-3-2 for the season. Next Warriors action is Saturday, October 31 when the team travels to Hamilton and then playing at home on Sunday, November 1, 5:30 pm at the Allman Arena.