Jan 26, 2015 | Derrick MacDonald | 979 views
Winning Weekend and Ice Wolves are in the top tier!
The Atom Ice Wolves had a tall task in front of them this weekend - to make it into the top tier for Atom MD.
They needed to win at least 2 of the 3 games, and could have no losses. None of the games would be easy, and all of the games would take a full concentrated team effort.Two games on large ice surfaces and 3 games total in one weekend...would ask them to leave everything out there on the ice.
They needed to act as a team, put in their best effort. Make good passes, play smart, communicate, and have heart.
They rose to the challenge! Great teamwork and great goaltending = success for the Ice Wolves this weekend. Way to go Ice Wolves!
Friday night the Ice Wolves took on Brantford on the big ice surface at Rec Complex.
Brantford had their own requirements to come away with a win in order to make the top tier, so both teams were working hard.
The Ice Wolves scored first, well into the first period.
Plenty of shots on both sides, but sharp goaltending keeping the score low.
Back and forth the scoring went between the two teams, Ice Wolves leading in the last few minutes 3-2. Brantford pulled their goalie and tied it up with the extra man on the ice catching a rebounded save.
Saturday afternoon was the Battle of Waterloo between the Ice Wolves and the Timber Wolves. It was a well matched game, with Ice Wolves scoring first a few minutes into the first period.
At the end of the second period, the Ice Wolves were leading 2-1. Ice Wolves had excellent passes and great teamwork to keep the score at 2-1.
Timber Wolves pulled their goalie in the last few minutes, but Ice Wolves held together. Some key saves from the goalie and the Ice Wolves won against the Timber Wolves.
Sunday afternoon the Ice Wolves traveled to Woodstock arena to play the Navy Jets. It was an intense and very lively game. Woodstock was not going to make it easy, and the Ice Wolves had to win to stay in the top tier.
Right from the first period the goalies were seeing alot of action, but Ice Wolves offense revved things up with a beautiful goal up the left side!
Excellent teamwork and multiple chances against the largest goalie in the league, and the Ice Wolves were able to put another one in.
Woodstock was not ready to give up and put every effort and some 'body' into the game, turning up the pressure and tied up the game. With 2 minutes left the Ice Wolves responded and took the lead.
Teamwork and great goaltending held the line, even when Woodstock pulled their goalie. Ice Wolves won, 3-2.
As the realization set in, the intense weekend of hockey was over and they had reached their goal. The Ice Wolves remained in the top tier. Parents and coaches are so proud of their effort.