Bantam BB - Journey to the OWHA Provincials 2018/19
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Congratulations to the Bantam BB Ice Cats in winning the OWHA Playdowns and advancing to the OWHA Provincials.
Here is their journey this season.
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The Regular Season
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This season our Bantam BB team were a bit slow to gain their wins, but the groove came together when it counted.
A perfect example of 'never give up on a team'
This team also developed friendships with the Owen Sound Ice Hawks this season.
The Ice Hawks made bracelets for the Ice Cats - the picture to the right is when the Ice Cats received their gifts from the Owen Sound team.
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The Tournaments:
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The Bantam BB Ice Cats played in 4 tournaments this season. While the team didn’t win in their first 2 tournaments, these Cats jellin’ in the next two. They received a Silver in their 3rd tournament and Gold in the 4th:
- Oakville Harvest Classic
- Barrie Sharkfest
- Aurora Silver Stick Tournament
- Walter Gretzky Tournament
Aurora Silver Stick Tournament - Link
The Cats displayed outstanding hockey play in getting the Gold at the Gretzky Tournament.
Walter Gretzky Tournament - Link
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OWHA Playdowns
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The Cats were in the M Pool with the Kitchener Lady Rangers, Wilmot Wolverines, Cambridge Roadrunners and the Waterloo Ravens. Three of the teams would move forward to the Provincials.
Each team played just 4 games, so just one shot at each team.
The Bantam BB’s played well, winning 2; 1 loss and 1 tie which landed them in 2nd place.
Provincials – here we come!
Leading up to the Provincials, the Bantam BB's are gearing up in exhibition games.
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OWHA Provincials
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The team is in Pool C that includes: Huron Heat; Stoney Creek Sabres; Toronto Leaside Wildcats, and Brantford Ice Cats
On Friday the Bantam BB team started out with tie game against the Stoney Creek Sabres (3-3). Next they played the Huron Heat with a loss (4-1).
Their final game was against the Toronto Leaside Wildcats where there was another loss (2-0)
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LLFHL Play-offs
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While the team was knocked out in the 1st round, it was by the team that went on to the LLFHL Weekend. It still took 3 games to defeat the Cats; and by the looks of the subsequent scores with other teams – this was Kitchener's most difficult round.
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The Team
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C. Arnott G
J. Reimer G
P. Bailey F
J. DeBruyn D
J. Ferras F
E. Groves D, F
K. Howat D, F
P. Killick D, F
C. Litwiller F
J. MacLean D
S. Martin F
G. Ratelband F
E. Ristau F
S. Weiler F
O. Worrall F
A. Zurby F
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The Coaching Team
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Head Coach: Paul DeBruyn
Assistant Coach: Ron Worrall
Dallas Reimer
Manager: Sheri Worrall
Trainers: Nicole Ratelband
Angela Arnott
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