U10 Capitals off to great start

The U10 Southpoint-Essex team is off to a great start. The Capitals have shown great drive and determination in the first four games of the season. Fans can feel the excitement and energy of this fresh young team.

In the home opener, Riverside jumped out to an early lead of 3-1 in the first period. Conner Blain scored the first goal of the season for the Capitals and the team battled back to win 6-5 with goals added by Zander Cook, Asher Grossi, Christian Rutgers and Carter Demant.

In their second game, Southpoint dominated with a 10-1 win over Windsor. It was a total team effort with powerful defense led by Brody Church and contributions throughout the line-up.

Game 3 at home against LaSalle saw the Capitals charging forward with a 6-2 victory. Highlights included a hat trick with a short-handed goal by Christian Rutgers, and a goal plus two assists by Asher Grossi.

Game 4 in Tecumseh was a hard-fought battle with Southpoint pulling ahead and locking in the 6-4 win. Christian Rutgers added his second shorthanded goal of the season.

A strong performance by goaltender Keegan Pope with some timely saves helped to keep the Capitals on a winning path.

Team members are Asher Grossi, Ashton Drozdz, Ben Macquarrie, Brady George, Brody Church, Carter Demant, Christian Rutgers, Conner Blain, Drake Pernal, Edward Zieba, Jackson Root, Jordyn Lefaive, Keegan Pope, Lyle Flemming, Owen Tavares, Russell Colenutt and Zander Cook.