U10 team holds fundraiser, wins two, loses one

The Essex-Southpoint U10 hockey team made Christmas a little brighter for a local family this season. The team and their families generously donated multiple items including toys, clothes and housewares. The parents and coaches were proud of the kids for giving back to their community.

Team members Drake Pernal and Russell Colenutt with some of the donations.

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The Capitals earned back-to-back wins against Erie North Shore on the weekend. Conner Blain led the first game with three goals, with Russell Colenutt and Edward Zieba assisting. With Keegan Pope in net, the Capitals held the Storm to just one goal late in the third to win 4-1.

Despite the blustery weather on Saturday, the Capitals didn’t let the Storm rain on their parade. Christian Rutgers delivered a hattrick and forward Ben MacQuarrie added another goal with an assist from Asher Grossi to win the game 5-2.

A combination of the team’s strong defensive core consisting of Brady George, Jackson Root, Ashton Drozdz, Russell Colenutt, Brody Church and Lyle Fleming, along with the top shut-down line of Jordyn Lefaive, Drake Pernal and Carter Demant, helped stop the Storm in their tracks.

Sunday the team faced the Belle River Canadiens. The Caps came out strong in the first period with a rocket from Edward Zieba to get the Caps on the board first. Drake Pernal and Conner Blain followed shortly after with two more goals.

Ultimately, the team fought a hard battle but Belle River prevailed 6-4.