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Chambly Gold for the U18 B Rep Rebels
ByC. Seguin Both teams were out to set the tone
early, but it was Char-Lan who found
the scoreboard first. Perth answered
ver the weekend of December back just minutes later with one.
O2-4, 2022, the Char-Lan U18 B Penalty trouble for the Rebels saw
Rep team traveled to Chambly, QC,
the Blue Wings get ahead by another
to compete in the CHE Tournament. goal, bringing the first period to a
After four fast-paced, dramatic
close with the Char-Lan boys behind
hockey games, the Rebels were 2-1.
crowned Tournament Champions.
Second period was exciting with
Tournament play didn’t start off
multiple players from both sides
well for the squad. Playing much of in the penalty box at a time and a
the first game short-handed due to
controversial Blue Wings goal that
penalty trouble, the Rebels lost to the was called back. At the end of the
Brampton 45’s by a score of 5-0. The
period, the score still stood at 2-1 for
boys had a lot to make up for going
Perth. Back Row L-R: Ian MacDonell (Assistant Coach), Cole Mader, Kieren
into Day 2 of the tournament. O’Connell, Kieren McLeod, Brendan Shoniker (Trainer), Addison
Period three was intense with the
Char-Lan’s second game pitted MacDonell, Jack Vandrish, Shamus McDonald, Sean Marasa, Ben
Rebels fighting hard to even up the
them against the Cumberland Jr. score and the Blue Wings defending Stadelmann, Ryan McCready, Brayden Bartlett, Matt McKenzie
Grads, a team they’d faced in a (Assistant Coach), D’Arcy O’Connell (Coach)
strongly. Midway through the period,
previous tournament. Like their first Char-Lan took advantage of a Perth Front Row L-R: Owen Corput, Dylan Levac, Alastair McRae, Eli Seguin,
meet-up, this second competition was penalty, scoring a powerplay goal to Tristan Shoniker, Liam MacLachlan, Gill McDonald
a chippy affair. The game was back- Absent: Kaden McDonald Photo Submitted
tie up the game. Making it through
and-forth for the first two periods; penalty trouble toward the end of the
however, the Rebels took control in a 3-2 win. Player of the Game props
third, the Rebels found themselves
the third and came out winning 5-2. Coach D’Arcy O’Connell was were awarded to players whose
heading into overtime.
Later on Day 2, the Rebels faced quite pleased with the team’s play contributions made a difference for
After five minutes of 4v4 play, their squad each game. Char-Lan
off against the Perth Lanark Blue the score still stood at two apiece, and their gold medal win. “This
Wings, a big team with speed. The calling for a shoot-out to decide the tournament was a good opportunity players who received this honour
Char-Lan boys rallied, answering for the boys to gel on and off the ice. over the weekend included Ben
winner. Dylan Levac was the first Stadelmann, Shamus McDonald,
Perth’s goals with their own, and player to shoot for Char-Lan – the Winning gold in an OT shootout was
then coming from behind to tie the Addie MacDonell, and Eli Seguin.
Perth goalie saved the shot. Perth’s an exciting way to finish off a great
game 3-3 late in the third. With a tie first shooter shot just wide of the net. Ryan McCready was named MVP of
and a win, the Rebels finished round Kieren McLeod shot next for the weekend. After losing the first game, the Tournament having scored two
robin play in second place, setting the team didn’t get discouraged. They very timely goals that pushed the
Rebels – he buried the puck. Perth’s
them up for the gold medal game on second shot was saved by goaltender just kept their eye on the prize. Their Rebels forward through the weekend.
Sunday. Eli Seguin. Char-Lan’s third shooter, hard work and perseverance paid Congratulations to the Char-Lan
The final game meant a second- Jack Vandrish, sealed the deal for the off. I’m proud of the way everyone players and coaches on their golden
time meeting against the Blue Wings. Rebels. Char-Lan took the title with contributed.” weekend in Chambly!