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Ice Hockey Playoffs
Shawnigan teams compete in Penticton
All four of Shawnigan’s ice hockey teams made the annual trip to Penticton over Spring Break to compete in their respective playoff tournaments. In order to accommodate multiple age groups and ability levels at the Penticton facilities, there is a staggered start to these tournaments.
First up was the Midget Varsity team. They played three strong opening games, finishing with a 4-5 overtime loss to Prairie Hockey Academy, a 5-4 overtime win over Okanagan Hockey Academy, and a 5-2 win over International Hockey Academy in round robin play. This record placed them in the semifinals, where they lost a tight game against Edge School. “They played better as the playoffs went on and had a great game versus Edge in the semis,” shares coach, Kevin Cooper. “They out-shot the Edge players and dominated the majority of the play, but could not get many past their net minder.”
The Female Prep team began their tournament a few days later. Assistant coach, Tim Coy, shares, “The girls played three very strong games but did not advance past the round robin portion of the playoffs. Those were the last games for three seniors: Izzy O., Laurel G. and Gracie M. There were sad goodbyes at the end – lots of tears. For such a young team, they far exceeded expectations this year, and the coaches are excited for next season and beyond.”
The Bantam Prep team played in one game, an exciting 5-4 shootout win over Notre Dame, and the Midget Prep team earned a quick quarter-final berth thanks to a 4-3 win over OHA Edmonton and a 1-2 overtime loss to Delta Hockey Academy. Unfortunately, the playoffs were shut down before any other games could be played. “It was a tough finish to a great season for the team,” shares Midget Prep coach, Kevin Cooper.
“Thank you to Hockey Canada and the CSSHL for acting swiftly to guarantee the safety of everyone involved,” adds coach, Paul Morris.
On March 11, Hockey Canada CEO Tom Renney and President and CEO Scott Smith wrote on the official Hockey Canada website, “The health and safety of all participants in sport, including players, coaches, staff, officials, fans, family, volunteers and the general public, is of the utmost importance to Hockey Canada. After much consultation with the Hockey Canada membership, our chief medical officer and public health officials, the Hockey Canada Board of Directors has made the decision to cancel all Hockey Canada-sanctioned events…. We recognize the tremendous effort that has been put forth all year by individuals across the country as they participate in Canada’s game. Although it is difficult to process the hockey season ending abruptly, we feel this is the best course of action in order to do our part in keeping our country safe.”
First up was the Midget Varsity team. They played three strong opening games, finishing with a 4-5 overtime loss to Prairie Hockey Academy, a 5-4 overtime win over Okanagan Hockey Academy, and a 5-2 win over International Hockey Academy in round robin play. This record placed them in the semifinals, where they lost a tight game against Edge School. “They played better as the playoffs went on and had a great game versus Edge in the semis,” shares coach, Kevin Cooper. “They out-shot the Edge players and dominated the majority of the play, but could not get many past their net minder.”
The Female Prep team began their tournament a few days later. Assistant coach, Tim Coy, shares, “The girls played three very strong games but did not advance past the round robin portion of the playoffs. Those were the last games for three seniors: Izzy O., Laurel G. and Gracie M. There were sad goodbyes at the end – lots of tears. For such a young team, they far exceeded expectations this year, and the coaches are excited for next season and beyond.”
The Bantam Prep team played in one game, an exciting 5-4 shootout win over Notre Dame, and the Midget Prep team earned a quick quarter-final berth thanks to a 4-3 win over OHA Edmonton and a 1-2 overtime loss to Delta Hockey Academy. Unfortunately, the playoffs were shut down before any other games could be played. “It was a tough finish to a great season for the team,” shares Midget Prep coach, Kevin Cooper.
“Thank you to Hockey Canada and the CSSHL for acting swiftly to guarantee the safety of everyone involved,” adds coach, Paul Morris.
On March 11, Hockey Canada CEO Tom Renney and President and CEO Scott Smith wrote on the official Hockey Canada website, “The health and safety of all participants in sport, including players, coaches, staff, officials, fans, family, volunteers and the general public, is of the utmost importance to Hockey Canada. After much consultation with the Hockey Canada membership, our chief medical officer and public health officials, the Hockey Canada Board of Directors has made the decision to cancel all Hockey Canada-sanctioned events…. We recognize the tremendous effort that has been put forth all year by individuals across the country as they participate in Canada’s game. Although it is difficult to process the hockey season ending abruptly, we feel this is the best course of action in order to do our part in keeping our country safe.”
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