Grinder Tournament Semifinal Game

Unfortunately the Hawks got the quick jump on the board today, scoring the opening goal a mere 16 seconds in. Thankfully the FireCats didn't get down about giving up the early goal, and the remainder of the period was a back and forth affair. Neither team was able to score again, and the period ended with the score at 1-0.

The second period did not go in favor of the FireCats however, as the Hawks scored the only three goals - two of which were power play goals. The period ended with the FireCats down by a score of 4-0, and their hopes dimming.

Two more goals widened the Hawks lead even further before the Novi team was able to break through, scoring a five-hole goal that kept the game from being a shutout. Unfortunately there wasn't time for a comeback, and that would be it for scoring from both teams. The 6-1 loss eliminated the FireCats from advancing to the championship game (which was later won by the Team Ohio team that the FireCats beat on Friday). All in all it was a great weekend of hockey, especially considering that they had never played a game together until this tournament. Go FireCats!

Semifinal Game - at Lakeland Hawks

Drew in his defensive position for a faceoff.

Drew coasting into position during play.

Drew looking on during a faceoff battle.

Drew going after the puck along the boards...

...while holding off a smaller player...

...before making a pass across the ice.

The score today was definitely not in favor of the FireCats, as they fell by a 6-1 score to the Lakeland Hawks.

Drew making his way through the postgame handshake line.