Richmond Royals Peewee ‘A’ triumph in Peterborough!

The Richmond Royals took the road for Peterborough Friday evening with the notion that they may not get the chance to play given the pending PWGSC strike in Peterborough. Thankfully, Saturday morning the young players woke to a full day of hockey ahead of them…

The Royals dominated the ice all day. Defense was very strong and offence was playing some impressive hockey. They played the way they have been playing their games this past month.  Skating, checking, finding the open guy, making good passes, using the defensive players for wide open point shots, allowing the Royals to win back to back games in this tournament.

After winning the first game against Barrie 3-1 as well as their second game 4-0 versus Peterborough (PCCHL) awarding Dylan Dziadyk (G) with a shutout, the final game brought on a lot of anticipation and excitement. The Royals took the ice proud and strong as they had all day, ready to face Peterborough (PGHA) for the final game. First goal in the first period was scored by Patrick St. Jean, assisted by Tyler Kerr and Connor Stewart. With this goal the Peterborough team quickly responded with a goal of their own. Might this be a close, nail-biting game?

In the second period Damon Burtt came in strong with a power play goal, unassisted, to bring back the lead. Finally, a nerve-racking third period about to end, Joshua Foran skates out of the penalty box with :55 seconds left in the period, picks up the puck passed on by Owen Kalter to score the final goal with :38 seconds left in the game, for a 3-1 glorious win.

The Richmond Royals players, parents and coaches cheered loud and proud as they won the championship!!! Clearly, the coaches have the team working well together, and their confidence both individually and in their teammates, allows them to know they can compete very well against other teams in this league.