The Guelph Junior Storm Minor Peewee AAA rep hockey team hosted this year's OMHA Championship Weekend on March 21, 22, and 23 at the West End Recreational Centre. Five Minor Peewee AAA rep hockey teams battled it out for the gold medal which the Guelph Jr. Storm won last year. The two top teams from the Eastern Triple A division played against the two top teams, plus Guelph, from the South-Central Triple A division. Brampton took home Gold, while York-Simcoe took Silver, and our Guelph Jr. Storm earned Bronze. Congratulations!

The Guelph Jr. Storm Minor Peewee team and parents were busy organizing this great event. A banquet, held at the Italian Canadian Club, on the Friday evening which hosted all the teams, coaching staff, and parents. The sit-down dinner was sponsored by the Italian Canadian Club. The evening's master of ceremonies and tournament chair was John Kentner, other speakers included Vivian Warren, president of the Guelph Minor Hockey Association, and Karen Farbridge, mayor of Guelph. Recognition of each team and gifts were exchanged.

Gold Game Report!
Brampton Takes Home Gold Medal!
York-Simcoe 1 - Brampton 2

York-Simcoe held tough and it wasn't until late in the first period that the first goal came by Brampton's captain Peter Holland assisted by Brandon Tomines and Kyle McMillan. Late in the second period, York-Simcoe Express scored to tie the game, with a goal by Jason Lacombe, assisted by Chris Barrett and Chris Bergin. Almost midway in the third, Brampton scored a goal by Tyler Randall assisted by Johnathan Demme. York-Simcoe could not seem to get over come, yet were strong and always on their opposition. With outstanding goaltending by Jared Lockhurst of Brampton, Brampton became victorious, and won Gold to become the OMHA Minor Peewee AAA Champions. Congratulations to York-Simcoe who won Silver.

Most Valuable Players for the Gold Medal Game went to Brampton's #30, Jared Lockhurst and York-Simcoe's #4, Bennet MacNeil.


Bronze Game Report!
Guelph Jr. Storm Takes Home Bronze Medal!
Niagara Falls 2 - Guelph Jr. Storm 4

Niagara Falls had a great tournament, and knew that going into the Bronze Game their would be a tough battle ahead. The first goal scored of the game, in the first period went unassisted to Guelph's by Chris Pierog. Niagara Falls came back early in the second period with a goal by Justin Shugg, assisted by Nick Sanduleac, and Cameron McLean. Guelph's second goal went to Michael Cazzola, assisted by Mike Charbonneau, and Michael Van Ooteghem. To take a greater lead Guelph's Blake Paterson scored the third goal, assisted by Elliot Lane, and Nick Trecapelli. In the third period, Taylor Beck of Niagara Falls scored with the assist going to David Neudorf and Johnson Andrews. Niagara Falls worked hard, to try and recover some ground, however with only eleven seconds left in the third the Guelph Jr. Storm secured the victory with their fourth goal which was unassisted by Josh McFadden. Congratulations to all the Guelph Jr. Storm Minor Peewee AAA, who not only hosted such a memorable championship for all participants, but attained a Bronze for the OMHA Minor Peewee AAA Championship.

Most Valuable Players for the Bronze Medal Game went to Guelph Jr Storm's #4, Josh McFadden and Niagara Falls' #4, David Neudorf.

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