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Ballantyne Fuels Peewee AAA Crushers in Pre-season Action
2014-10-06
Blake Kontuk, Connor MacLeod and Scott Long attack Bulldog net
The PeeWee AAA Crushers showed grit and determination in exhibition play this weekend against the Antigonish Bulldogs.
The PeeWee AAA Crushers showed grit and determination in exhibition play this weekend against the Antigonish Bulldogs. On Saturday, at the Wellness Centre, in their first game, the Crushers showed they have great potential by getting stronger each shift and playing like a team. The Crushers were trailing 3-1 going into the third period, but dug deep and came away with a 4-3 victory. Scoring for the Crushers were Scott Long, MacLean Tobin, Blake Kontuk and Ethan MacDonald with Kontuk and Ryan Alexander earning assists. Brayden LeBlanc had a terrific game, making key saves throughout the game. On Sunday, the crew travelled to Antigonish and came out strong, but after 2 periods, the Bulldogs had a 2-0 lead. Once again the team’s never give up attitude was rewarded with 2 goals in the third from Tobin and Kontuk to tie the game with Thomas Schnare, Cal Maxner, Sam Hickey and Long picking up assists. Keegan Walker was rock solid between the pipes.
The Crushers are looking forward to an action packed season!! Next weekend they will travel to Bedford to play in the Jordan Boyd Memorial Tournament. Go Crushers go!!
The Crushers are looking forward to an action packed season!! Next weekend they will travel to Bedford to play in the Jordan Boyd Memorial Tournament. Go Crushers go!!