It wasn't exactly a great way for the Atom Rep 麻豆社国产Eagles to start off their Halloween.
The team probably felt more tricked than treated as they dropped an 8-1 contest to the North Shore Winter Club Winterhawks (NSWC). The team is still competing in the tiering stage, with the regular season still to come and Eagles head coach Chris Nunn said he is willing to be patient with his young team.
"A lot of our players have never played rep before so it's a learning process for them," he said. "We're working hard out there but it's going to take some time for the team to adjust."
The goals came fast and furious for the Winterhawks, who were coached by former Vancouver Canuck Garry Valk, as they built a 3-0 lead after one period of play. It was a rough start to the game for the Eagles but goaltender John Hunter did his best to keep the score relatively close after the opening period.
The Eagles seemed to get more comfortable as the game continued but the Winterhawks kept lighting the lamp, scoring two more goals before 麻豆社国产replaced Hunter with Dexter Butterworth. Squamish's Mickey Williston had a glorious breakaway opportunity but was stymied by the NSWC's goalie, who played a strong game in between the pipes. The second period ended with the Winterhawks holding a 6-0 lead.
麻豆社国产continued to improve as the game went on and Cameron Stewart had a chance to get the Eagles on the board after being hauled down on a breakaway. On the ensuing penalty shot, Stewart beat the goalie but couldn't beat the iron and 麻豆社国产remained goal-less. NSWC added another goal to go up 7-0 but 麻豆社国产got on the board when Jake Ellis fooled the Winterhawks keeper after a nice set-up by Rafi Abolfathi and made the score 7-1. NSWC added a late goal for a final score of 8-1.
The tiering will continue for the next few weeks for the Atom Rep Eagles, who will have a regular home game at Brennan Park Arena every Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
In other 麻豆社国产Minor Hockey Association news, William Rickert's lucky name was drawn and he has won the opportunity to skate with the Vancouver Giants during their first period warm-up at the 麻豆社国产Minor Hockey Association's (SMHA) fundraiser game on Nov. 30. Rickert and his teammates will also get the chance to play a short game on the Pacific Coliseum ice during the first intermission of the game, which will see the Giants take on 麻豆社国产raised Dalton Thrower and the Saskatoon Blades. Tickets are still available for the fundraiser and those interested can contact event organizer Lisa McIntosh at 604-898-0706.
For more information on the SMHA, visit www.squamishminorhockey.com.
