Syl Apps Memorial Tournament draws teams from across Ontario in final showdown of the season

By Casandra Turnbull

Paris Minor Hockey has wrapped up for another season, but not before hosting one final tournament of the season.

The Syl Apps Memorial Tournament presented by Mike Yarek Dodge Chrysler brought teams from across Ontario to compete in two different age categories: U15 and U18.

Ten teams competed in the U15 division, including three local teams from Paris. Wolfpack Team 2, sponsored by Foodland Burford, went undefeated in pool A and Wolfpack Teams 1 & 3 collected two wins and one tie each

During the final games on Sunday, Wolfpack Team 3, sponsored by Canadian Tire Paris, lost 2-1 to the Strathroy Junior Rockets and Wolfpack Team 1, sponsored by Adkins Financial, lost 4-2 to the Highland Storm.

Wolfpack Team 2 ended up on the winning end of 41 victory against the Highland Storm to advance to the finals where they posted a big 5-2 win over the Beverly Bandits to win the tournament on home ice. In the U18 division, 12 teams battled it out for the title, including two teams from Paris.

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Wolfpack Team 3, sponsored by Paris Legion Branch 29, finished second in pool A and Wolfpack Team 2, sponsored by Hoogs Installations, finished third in Pool B, both earning a spot in Sundays finals.

The two Paris Wolfpack Teams went head to head in the quarter finals with Team 3 edging out Team 2 in an exciting 2-1 game. Wolfpack Team 3 went on to face the Stoney Creek Warriors in the semi final game, where they lost 4-1 to end the season. In the past, PMHA President Mike Sinclair has described this tournament play as fast-paced, chippy hockey, and this year was not different. “The tournament is always a great success,” said PMHA secretary Krista Cadwell. While another season is in the books, PMHA executive, parents and players are looking forward to next week’s wrap up banquet on April 11 at the Paris Fairgrounds at 6:45 pm where awards will be presented. The AGM takes place on April 26 at 6:30 pm at the Brant Sports Complex. Congratulations Wolfpack on another excellent season full of victories, memories and sportsmanship.