Essex-Southpoint U10 back in action

LEAMINGTON — The Essex Southpoint U10 team dove right into OMHA playdowns facing off against Erie North Shore Storm on Saturday, Feb. 5 and the Riverside Rangers on Sunday, Feb. 6.

Zander “Cookie” Cook started off the game against Erie with a goal in the first 30 seconds, followed by Christian Rutgers two minutes later.

The Capitals continued their strong presence into the second period, scoring three more goals. Conner Blain tipped in Jordyn Lefaive’s shot to finish the second period up 5-0. Final score was 5-1.

Sunday’s game against Riverside kept the fans on the edge of their seats.

The Capitals came out strong in the first period, scoring three goals from Brody “Churchie” Church, Eddie Zeiba and Christian Rutgers.

The teams swapped goals back and forth throughout the second and third periods, but ultimately the Capitals held on for a 5-3 win.

The U10 team finished the first weekend of Playdowns up 2-0 and ranked #1 in the province. They will finish Playdowns in a few weeks and then head to the SilverStick Finals in Newmarket over March Break.