The following is a summary of the four games played over three days.
The SJ Sharks players, coaches and parents are to be commended for being 100% positive throughout the four games played. Our players gave all they could on each shift, every period and each game. I personally found it exhilarating to watch our children improve significantly over the three days of play.
As always, our coaches were patient and kind to our children making sure that their efforts were recognised and appreciated, even when facing difficult opponents. I had fun, my child learned a great deal and had fun. He felt good about his efforts. I hope your experience was just as gratifying.
Here is a summary of the games, which doesn't really tell the story. Our kids did really well – better than what the numbers indicate and that’s what I’m taking away from this tournament.
Game 1
Kings vs. Sharks
Final – 3 to 2 for the Sharks
Period 1 score by Keyan Bird, assisted by Cameron Pettigrew
Period 1 score by Daniel Dousek, assisted by Spencer Bromiley and Ryan McIntyre
Period 1 score by Spencer Bromiley, assisted by Ryan McIntyre and Rémy Fournier
Game 2
Sharks vs. Capitals
Final 8 to 0 for the Capitals
However, we held them off for a period and a half! Great defensive play all around.
Game 3
Sharks vs. Penguins
Final 6 to 4 for the Penguins
What a heartbreaker this was!
Period 1 score by Conner Callery, assisted by Spencer Bromiley
Period 1 score by Conner Callery
Period 1 score by Spencer Bromiley
Period 3 score by Hayden Pixner
Game 4
Capitals vs Sharks
Final 7 to 0 for the Capitals
Again, this was a phenomenal game. Our kids held them off unit the 6 minute mark of the second period. Way to go boys!
Gary, Rémy and I, hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas and wish you a happy New Year. Stay safe and we’ll see you in 2012!
Natalie
P.S. Look in the Gallery for photos from game 1.