Easter Sunday was a great day for the Bulldogs. It marked the first ever game in the blue and gold for many boys – what we hope will become the first of many.
We fielded what in Spring Training would be called a split squad – seven players who played a large number of games with the team this year, and eight who had never played and our goalie, Nicholas, who made it into a couple of games this year.
George Bell was supposed to field a similar team, but ended up bringing a team more reminiscent of the squad we battled through the regular season.
So, into the deeper end we went.
While the score was 7-2, all the coaches were excited by what they saw. Many new players looked right at home. Some looked better at this level than they have in house league.
Gabriel scored our first, and new Bulldog William P. scored the second goal, and also went over the crossbar with a shot. So did Noah, who tried to go backhand shelf and instead tossed it over the bar.
The game finished with a great capper – a full shootout. We saw some great moves, and goals from Tom, Brady, Malone and Cole R. For the record, the Bulldogs won the shootout and Nicholas stopped George Bell again and again.
All in all, a great Sunday, hope all the players had fun.
East York Bulldogs Novice Select Hockey Team 