The North Bay & District Bantam AAA Trappers hosted the first place Soo Jr. Greyhounds this past weekend and took two of three games.
In game one Saturday in Powassan the Trappers came away with a 6-4 win. Nico Laforge lead the way with a pair of goals while Anden Ringuette, Dominik Godin, Todd Violette and Brett Richardson also had single markers. Assists were recorded by Keane Koivisto, Jake Fullerton, Will Perreault, Owen Ethier, Violette and Richardson. Caelan McAuliffe had a strong outing in net to record the win.
In the second game on Saturday night back in Powassan the Trappers fell behind 3-0 early in the second period but demonstrated tremendous character in battling back to win 7-6. The game winning goal came from Ethier with 5.9 seconds remaining in the third period.
Other goal scorers were Jesse-James Pharand, Ringuette, Godin, Fullerton and Perreault (2). Laforge and Richardson each had two assists with others coming from Keenan Castle, Tyler Desmarais, BenHarris and Violette. Caleb Sanders picked up the win between the pipes.
In game three Sunday afternoon in Sturgeon Falls the Trappers lost a tight 4-3 decision. The game was back and forth throughout with the Soo scoring inside of three minutes in the third to take the win. Caelan McAuliffe had another strong performance in net and Richardson recorded the Hat trick for the Trappers. Assists were recorded by Callum Craft, Perreault and Laforge. The coaching staff were extremely proud of the total team effort in all three games, demonstrated by the fact that each team member recorded at least a point. The Major Bantams are off to Mississauga next weekend to participate in the Mississauga Rebels Border Battle Showcase.
Minor Peewee's shine in Timmins
It was a successful weekend in Timmins for the Greco’s Lakeshore Minor Peewee AAA Trappers as they took two of three games against the North Stars. Short shifts and smart passing led the Trappers to a 5-1 win against the North Stars for the first time since their Minor Atom year. Briir Long had two goals in the win while Andre Mondoux, Owen Head and Jacob Jutras each with a goal a piece. Jackson Curran was solid in net for the win.
Game two saw the Trappers maintain their stride for the first period but ran into some penalty trouble early in the second. The Trappers gave up a 4-2 lead to eventually fall 5-4 after playing much of the last half of the game shorthanded. Grayden Robertson-Palmer, Owen Head, Simon Toupin and Andre Mondoux scored in the match up.
It was back to basics Sunday morning as the team stuck to the game plan showing patience and determination to come away with a 1-0 win in a tight battle. Nick Corbeil scored what proved to be the game winner and Jackson Curran was stellar between the pipes for the shutout which included a penalty shot.
The team would also like to thank the Timmins North Stars for being great hosts and for the respect shown to our Veterans during Sunday’s Remembrance Day game.
Be sure to come out and support the Minor Peewee AAA Trappers as they host the first place Soo Greyhounds this weekend.
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