Huskies Ready to Celebrate

Following an uncharacteristic loss to the Kitchener Rangers on hump day earlier this week, the Huskies erased their 3-game losing streak and wrapped up their calendar year of league play with a convincing victory in London as they took on the Knights with daunting persistence and unwavering determination.  Battling several man deficiencies and protective of their defensive zone as they supported their attentive net-minder, the team’s offensive core equally contributed by doubling their already noteworthy goal tally in the final period of a rare 45-minute game.  This collaborative effort today was representative of Hamilton’s true capabilities when they play together as a team with puck possession and movement, and certainly the prescription for what was needed to regain league momentum and close off 2012 with an uplifting result.  The 9AAAs climb back up to 3^rd in the East, but more importantly are looking forward to nice holiday break with family and friends as they conclude their triumphant day and fundraising efforts at Copps Coliseum tonight during an AHL Hamilton Bulldogs game as a treat!  Stay tuned, and join us next week for an exciting holiday tournament in Oakville that promises to have you on the edge of your seats!
Kitchener Rangers 5 Hamilton Huskies 0
Hamilton Huskies 8 London Jr. Knights 1

Huskies Struggle Through Pointless Weekend

It was the not best two-day showing for the 9AAAs this weekend, as they played host to Cambridge on Saturday’s home ice time while travelling to Elgin-Middlesex for their first meeting against the Chiefs this season.  Determination was not what lacked as the Huskies came out energetic as usual against the Hawks, but some would perhaps quote a shortage of teamwork as a slight factor in the some of the deficiencies that would eventually lead to a perplexing result. 
A promising start and opening goal against the Chiefs suggested a competitive contest on deck, where intelligent plays were made and Husky heart was put into every check and battle along the boards.  But what denied Hamilton of opportunities this time around was possibly a slight absence of solidarity and alertness between plays that may have resolved several opportune chances with a more favourable outcome. 
It is never easy to write about a loss, let alone two, so the experience consequently inspires the following quote:  “Coming together is only the beginning; keeping together is progress; but working together is success.  There is NO limit to what can be accomplished when you work together as a team, when you don’t care who gets the credit, and when you play for what’s on the front of your jersey not for what’s on the back.”  The 9AAAs look forward to another busy week of hockey and hard work, as they conclude their City Kidz gift-giving movement and get through the last week of school in anticipation of a family-oriented break and exciting holiday tournament play.
Cambridge Hawks 2 Hamilton Huskies 1
Hamilton Huskies 1 Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs 8

Huskies Deny Rangers

In anticipation of a competitive divisional rivalry in the first seasonal meeting between both teams, Hamilton hosted well-ranked Kitchener at Chedoke today and delivered exactly what was expected.  A convincing opening period by the Huskies set the tone for a fast-paced exchange that would see the Huskies outplay their opposition as they put together all aspects of the required teamwork, producing an incontestable relentlessness that outshot the Rangers doubly.  There was no disputing the talent on display and the hunger that motivated the home team, eventually denying their adversary with a shutout while earning advancement to 2^nd place in their division.
Kitchener Rangers 0 Hamilton Huskies 0

Huskies Nothing Short of Dominating

The 9AAAs attacked home ice today with renewed focus as they hosted Chatham-Kent after a tightly exchanged game only two weeks ago.  Home team Huskies lit the lamp early with two solid goals that began a tally of shots against an often defeated Cyclone’s net-minder.  Hamilton’s tenacity absolutely dominated the game, denying any opportunity for their opposition to gain control in the offensive zone, while capitalizing on shots of their own.  Perhaps it was their white disguise today, or a slightly different format as they unexpectedly made the most of their short-handed situations, but it was the Huskies who dictated today’s chapter, and while an uneventful third on the scoreboard, they convincingly persevered to deny the Cyclones any chance of blemishing an almost perfect game.
Chatham-Kent Cyclones 1 Hamilton Huskies 7

Huskies Bewildered in Brantford

In a rare mid-week game, the Huskies played at Gretzky centre in anticipation of another rough game against the 99ers, whose recent exhibition game victory may have suggested a fragile advantage.  Nonetheless, it was the Huskies who drew first blood as they opened strongly with a great passing play opportunity.  It may be nearing the holiday season, but unfortunately the scoreboard lit up like a Christmas tree, mostly against the Huskies, who twice during the game had three players in the box.  Even the host team, recipients of several infraction calls as well, were somewhat surprised by the officiating that both broke the game flow as well as took away from the fans’ enjoyment, while leaving many players and coaches puzzled beyond understanding.  It was an empty netter that sealed the deal in the closing minute, but the Huskies look to come back strong this weekend with two games on home ice.
Hamilton Huskies 2 Brantford 99ers 4

Huskies Proud Finalist in Reebok Classic

The 2003 Huskies played an intensive schedule this weekend at the 2012 Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs Reebok Classic, where nine divisions and 110 teams were listed to compete at ten different venues across the city of Hamilton. In the smallest of all participating divisions, the Huskies battled through five games of round robin play in two days, and while most games were decided by a single goal, the Huskies’ tournament streak improved as the tournament went on, eventually earning them a well-deserved spot in the finals on day three. In a competitive match-up and second tourney encounter between both finalists, Hamilton persevered through the opening period to maintain an even score, but the second saw the Mississauga Senators take over a lead that through the remainder of the game could not be overtaken. Nonetheless, the 9AAA Huskies competed confidently and stood out this weekend as the sole finalists from their organization, proving to each opponent as well as to the countless fans in attendance that their heart is a big as might, while participating with sportsmanship and promise as they represented their team proudly in their local community

Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs 1 Hamilton Huskies 2

Hamilton Huskies 0 Mississauga Senators 6

Hamilton Huskies 2 Peterborough Petes 2

Hamilton Huskies 5 South Central Coyotes 4

Brampton 45s 3 Hamilton Huskies 4

Hamilton Huskies 2 Mississauga Senators 4