U8 Team 2 defensive play gives opponents hard time at tournament

Two of Paris’ U8 teams travelled to Simcoe last weekend to compete in a two-day tournament

The U8 Team 2 played two games on Saturday, with their first game being a hard fought battle against Cayuga. The team’s strong goaltending and defensive play lead the way, said Coach Jeff Howells.

During the team’s second game of the day, they faced Burford and once again goaltending and defense was the team’s strong suit. Early Sunday morning, the U8 squad hit the ice bright and early against Hagersville

Using a very aggressive forecheck and solid back checking, Paris was able to limit the opposition to only a few scoring chances and carried the play for much of the game

The final game of the tournament came against Delhi and the team picked up right where we left off earlier in the day We pretty much carried the play right from the opening face off, said Howells.

“This was a very successful and fun jamboree for our kids The hard work, determination, teamwork and friendship that this team continues to demonstrate shows how much the team has grown together,” he added their sponsors: AC/DC Electric, Chatterson Machine & Tool, Home Building Center – Paris, Stybek Roofing Ltd., Brantford Hyundai , Igloo Installations inc., Mcwinn Brantford , Cooperators - The Norbruis Group inc., The Creative Nail Studio and Tremco Roofing.

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SCOREBOARD FEBRUARY 3 – FEBRUARY 7

*U15 Team 2 sponsored by Burford Foodland loses 5-3 to Simcoe Warriors (1)

*U9 Team 1 sponsored by Cobblestone Medicine loses 4-3 to Waterford Wildcats

*U11 Team 1 sponsored by Brant Sports loses 4-3 to Waterford Wildcats

*U13 Rep sponsored by Paris Optimist Club loses 3-2 to New Hamburg Huskies

*U11 Team 2 sponsored by Nick’s No Frills ties 4-4 against Delhi Rockets (1)

*U15 Rep sponsored by Comfort Plus Climate Care ties 2-2 against the New Hamburg Huskies

*U9 Team 1 sponsored by Cobblestone Medicine loses 3-1 to Port Dover Pirates

*U13 Team 1 sponsored by Arora Dental wins 2-1 over Norwich Knighthawks

*U15 Team 2 sponsored by Burford Foodland loses 5-2 to Tillsonburg Tornadoes

*U15 Team 3 sponsored by Paris Canadian Tire loses 8-1 to Simcoe Warriors (2)

*U18 Team 3 sponsored by Paris Legion Branch 29 loses 4-3 to Simcoe Warriors (1)

*U13 Team 1 sponsored by Arora Dental wins 8-1 over Ingersoll Express

*U18 Team 1 sponsored by Cobblestone Medicine wins 3-1 over Port Dover Pirates

*U18 Team 2 sponsored by Hoogs Installations ties 2-2 against Waterford Wildcats

*U11 Team 1 sponsored by Brant Sports loses 4-3 to Waterford Wildcats (2)

*U11 Team 2 sponsored by Nick’s No Frills ties 4-4 against Waterford Wildcats