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The Rama First Nation Minor Bantam Orillia A Terriers travelled to Sudbury this past weekend to compete in the Regional Silver Stick Tournament. Orillia squared off against division rivals the Barrie Colts in game #1. Despite both teams playing a physical style, the Barrie Colts were the only team to register a goal in the contest, stealing game 1, 1-0. Sam Neely defended the net for the Terriers and earned MVP for the game.
Orillia then took on Glanbrook Rangers in game 2. Orillia went down 1-0 in the early part of the second period, but Jakson Gerrard tied it just over a minute later, on assists from Owenn Banks and Dawson Mattison. Glanbrook took an early penalty in the second period, which led to Mattison scoring giving the Terriers their first lead. Gerrard and Quinn McConnell registered assists on the goal. The Rangers pushed late in the third to get the tying goal, when Gerrard stole the puck and put his second of the game in to ice the win for the Terriers. Jackson Mitchell stood tall in net turning away tons of shots, especially down the stretch. Gerrard was awarded MVP for the game.
In game 3, Orillia battled one of the home teams Nickel City North Stars. The home crowd energized the squad who put four unanswered goals past the Orillia keeper Neely. Mitchell took over late in the second period, which was enough to spark some offence. Brock Jeffels scored to make it 4-1, with assist going to Kaiden Robitaille. Jonah Teahen scored midway through the second period to bring the Terriers within two goals; the lone assist went to McConnell. Minutes later Whyatt Winkel scored on the power play to bring the Terriers within a goal. The Terriers pulled Mitchell, and put the pressure on Nickel City. Orillia’s Jhett Winkel scored with under 15 seconds left in the game to earn the tie when Jeffels threw the puck to Winkel. Jhett Winkel earned the MVP for the game.
Orillia skated against the other home squad Nickel City Phantoms in the semifinals. Orillia outworked and outclassed the Phantoms earing the 2-0 victory. Goal scorers in the contest were Nolan Inglis from Andrew Thorn and Gerrard from Charlie Kearns. Mitchell was between the pipes for the Terriers. Orillia was to play the Rangers for the second time in the tournament, this time to see who would advance for the coveted international berth. Jeffels was named the MVP.
The Terriers will attend the International Silver Stick Tournament in Newmarket in January.
The Terriers look to continue their hot-streak this week in league action. Go Terriers!