Game #1

Drew's Lapeer Storm teammates kicked off their Motown Cup experience today, facing off against the Butler Valley Dawgs out of Valencia, Pennsylvania. The two teams looked extremely evenly matched early in the game, as they traded chances throughout the first period, which ended in a 0-0 tie. The way these two went back and forth on the ice it was only a matter a time before one of them caught a break and opened the scoring, and today that was the Dawgs. They managed to get one past the Storm goalie part way through the second period, and, as luck would have it, that would be the only goal that they would need to secure a victory.

Despite the loss, the close game gave the players hope and confidence that they would be able to turn this into a successful weekend with a  couple of good games tomorrow. Here's hoping that turns out to be true. Go Storm!

Game 1 - at Butler Valley Dogs

Drew moving into position early in the game.

Drew skating down the ice to challenge for the puck.

Drew skating down the ice once again.

Drew making his way towards the bench for a line change during a stoppage in play.

Drew chasing after the puck once again.

Drew looking on as the puck heads across the ice.

Drew gathering in a loose puck in front of the net...

...and firing it off the post...

...before the goalie knocked it away from the goal...

...as Drew desperately tried to knock it into the net.

Drew skating towards the puck.

Drew skating along the side of the rink.

Drew gathering up the puck along the boards.

The final score showed the Storm team taking a 1-0 defeat at the hands of the Butler Valley Dawgs.

Drew and his teammates going through the post-game handshake line.