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Trappers AAA Roundup - Minor Bantam's face OT heartbreak; Major Bantams roll over Timmins

Minor Bantam's fall in double overtime and have two potential game-winners called back
BayToday Staff
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North Bay Trappers’ goalie Jack McKay makes a big save during Sunday morning’s 7-1 win over the Timmins North Stars. Photo submitted.

The Minor Bantam AAA Trappers lost their NOHA/NOHL Championship series to the Nickel City Sons after a heartbreaking 4-3 loss in triple overtime in the fifth and deciding game Sunday in Sudbury.

The Sons jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period before Nico Laforge got one back for the Trappers on the PP in the second period with an assist from Brett Richardson.

The Trappers then took the lead in the third period. Todd Violette tied the game when he poked home a perfect point shot from Keane Koivisto on the PP and then Laforge put the Trappers ahead when he scored his second of the game with an assist from Mathis Bernard.

Nickel City would tie the game with five minutes left to play in regulation setting the stage for OT.

The Trappers had two goals disallowed early in the first OT period. Trappers goaltender, Caleb Sanders and Noah Beaulne (NC goalie) then put on a goaltending show for the remainder of the first and second overtime sessions.

Four minutes into the third OT session Nickel City snuck one home to take the best of five series.

The coaching staff of the Trappers is extremely proud of the effort from their players. Trapper players include Caleb Sanders, Caelan McAuliffe, Owen Ethier, Keane Koivisto, Jake Fullerton, Callum Craft, Will Perreault, Chase Lefebvre, Matt Savignac, Will Bourre, Tyler Desmarais, Anden Ringuette, Cameron MacDonald, Todd Violette, Mathis Bernard, Nico Laforge and Brett Richardson.

DigSafe Major Bantam AAA Trappers dominate North Stars 

The North Bay Dig Safe Major Bantam AAA Trappers wrapped up their regular season on a positive note, earning 2 victories this past weekend in Powassan. The Trappers hosted the Timmins North Stars Saturday afternoon at the Powassan Sportsplex, shutting out their opponents by a score of 5-0.

Sunday morning saw the boys continue their offensive surge, taking the early morning contest 7-1, despite a penalty-filled third period.

The Major Bantam AAA Trappers look to continue their winning ways this coming weekend as they play host to the Sault Greyhounds in semifinal action. Games times for the first round of the playoffs are Saturday, February 24th at 4 p.m. and Sunday, February 25th at 10 a.m.

Both games take place at the Powassan Sportsplex.