Volume 40, Issue 19
Friday, February 12, 2010
The Record Special Valentine’s Edition
The Official Student Publication of the Saint Louis Priory School since 1960
Hockey looks to Oakville With 3-2 and 7-2 wins over Rockwood Summit, the Rebels look to #5 seeded Oakville in the Wickenheiser Quarter Finals.
Players celebrate with Junior Goalie Liam Ware after a win. Liam has been a major asset in the playoffs so far, allowing only two goals per game against Rockwood Summit.
Sean Lamb, ’10 Content Editor
It’s that time of year again. The high school hockey playoffs are in full swing and the skating Rebels looked to achieve their preseason goal of making it to the second round of the playoffs as the fourth seed in the Wickenheiser Cup. In the first round the Rebels were pitted against Rockwood Summit, seeded thirteenth in the Wick. The first of the best-of-two series was played Friday night at the beautiful Fenton Forum. The Rebels jumped out to an early first period lead with a goal from senior Sean Lamb. Summit, however, tied the game early in
the second period. After playing poorly for most of the second period, the Rebels regained the lead at the end of the period with a goal by junior Nick Thompson. Rockwood Summit started the third period off with a powerplay and scored early, tying the game yet again. Only a minute later, however, senior John Notter put the Rebels up 3-2 with a very nice powerplay goal. This is where the score would remain the rest of the game as the Rebels went on to take the pivotal first game in the series. The Rebels returned to the ice Tuesday night looking to close out their opening series on a high note after a somewhat weak victory in game one. The Rebels played as if they had something to prove early in the game
and took a commanding 4-0 lead. Rockwood Summit got right back in the game with two quick powerplay goals, however, making it 4-2 midway through the second period. The Rebels took control again at the end of the second period with a goal which made the score 5-2. The Rebels controlled the third period even though there were a lot of penalties and scored two more goals, dominating play and playing exceptionally solid defensively. The Rebels next opponent is the fifth seed Oakville. Oakville plays a very tough schedule during the regular season and is a big, fast team. They should be a very difficult opponent and the Rebels will need a lot of fan support in order to move on to the next round.