Here is the QRD Weekly Report for the week ending Sunday November 19, 2023.
The Gillespie's Tree Service U14 Quinte Red Devils came into this weekend riding a hot streak of 6 wins in their last 8 games and were looking to add to the win column.
They started the weekend off in Belleville Saturday when the North Central Predators visited town. With Gayle in net the team surged to a 6-2 victory over the predators. Goals were scored by Whelan (2), Minifie (2), Laurin and Dewar. Assists were added by Whelan (2), Minifie (2), Clow, Dewar, M. Aird, B. Aird, Seguin and Peters.
The team had a quick turnaround with a game the next day in Lindsay against the Central Ontario Wolves where the team found themselves down 3-0 in the first period early. After some hard work and determination, the team found a way to get it done and rallied back for a 4-3 come from behind win. Gayle and Ferris split the win in net. Goals came from Clow (3) and Whelan. Assists were added by Minifie (2), Whelan, Dewar, M. Aird and B. Aird.
ON DECK: The squad will have no regular season games this week as they will be competing in the Silver Stick tournament Thursday-Sunday in Whitby.
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The Quinte U15 E-360 Solutions Red Devils grabbed two wins in league play this week.
Game One, 5-2 win over APR
G: Whalen 2, Rowat, Foley, Scaletta
A: Munnings 3, Foley 2, Leavitt 2, Chisholm, Gawley, Babcock
Lily Reid with the win in goal
Devils of the Day: Ty Leavitt and Wyatt Whalen
Game Two, 8-4 win over NCP
G: Cybulskie 2, Rashotte, Rowat, Chisholm, Whalen, Scaletta, Leavitt
A: Gawley 3, Tracze 2, Fisher 2, Chisholm, Foley, Rashotte
Lily Reid with the win in goal
Devils of the Day: Ryan Foley and Chase Cybulskie
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On Friday evening, the U12 Madison Excavating Quinte Red Devils faced off against the North Central Predators in Rama. The scoreboard came alive in the first period when QRD netted their first goal midway through, and then again just over a minute later. QRD was up by two going into the second period, when the Predators notched their first goal two minutes in, and then added a short-handed goal six minutes later to tie the game 2-2. The Devils answered right back, just twenty-four seconds later, with a power play marker, and then added their fourth goal of the game a mere fifteen seconds after that. As the third period unfolded, QRD, already up by two, continued their offensive onslaught. They capitalized on their opportunities, scoring three additional goals in the third period, all within a one-minute timeframe. QRD emerged victorious with a commanding 7-2 win to start their weekend on the road.
On Saturday afternoon in Innisfil, the Quinte Red Devils had a tilt against the Barrie Junior Colts. The game was a testament to both teams' resilience and determination. The first and second periods passed without either team finding the back of the net, setting the stage for an intense third period. The deadlock was finally broken when the Colts scored the first goal of the game, two and a half minutes into the third period. Both teams intensified their efforts in pursuit of victory, however, with just under four minutes remaining in the game, the Colts capitalized on a powerplay, further solidifying their lead. The Devils came away with a 2-0 loss despite some incredible team play.
Sunday afternoon, back in Rama, the U12 Quinte Red Devils matched up against the North Central Predators for the second time that weekend. Just four and a half minutes into the game, QRD capitalized on a powerplay, taking an early lead. The second period, however, saw a defensive battle, with both teams successfully thwarting all scoring attempts. As the third period commenced, QRD was still up by one, when they struck early once again, netting a powerplay goal one and a half minutes into the period. The Predators, determined to mount a comeback, responded with a powerplay goal of their own, three and a half minutes later. With the game’s end approaching, QRD solidified their victory with a final goal, ending in a 3-1 win.
Coach’s Corner with Head Coach Evan Osterhout: "Another busy weekend proved to be a good challenge for the team, but the players met the challenge head-on. They emptied the tank on Sunday, and the coaching staff are happy to come away with 4 out of 6 points on the weekend."
ON DECK: Thursday, November 23rd @ Ajax-Pickering Raiders
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The 417 Bus Line U11 Red Devils Are Still Perfect In League Play
After a busy week on the road, which saw them play four road games in five days they improved their league record to 11-0. Thursday they travelled to Clarington to take on the Toros. Quinte skated to a 7-1 win. Goals were scored by Evan Andrews (2), Will Beebe (2), Noah Gilchrist, Cohen Reid and Kash Nelson. Picking up assists were Gilchrist (2), Beebe, Jaxon Elrick, Brayden Straughan and Max Norton. Lily Groeneveld picked up the win in net and Sebastian Smit was named Devil Of The Day.
Friday they headed North to Barrie, to take on the Colts. It was a high scoring affair with Quinte coming out on top 7-5. Red Devil goals were scored by Evan Andrews (2), Noah Gilchrist (2), Jaxon Elrick, Max Norton and Cohen Reid. Picking up assists were Mac Brown (2), Ryker Thompson, Will Beebe, Kash Nelson, Brayden Straughan and Sebastien Smit. Blake Laurin was in net for the win and the Devil Of The Day was Jaxon Elrick.
Saturday was a game in Rama to take on the North Central Predators. Quinte won by a score of 5-1. Scoring for Quinte was Kash Nelson (2), Noah Gilchrist, Jaxon Elrick and Max Norton. Picking up assists were Evan Andrews, Sebastian Smit and Norton. Lily Groeneveld was in net for the win and Malkin Courtney was named the Devil Of The Day.
Sunday it was an afternoon game in Whitby to take on the Wildcats. The Red Devils won by a score of 4-1. Scoring for Quinte was Noah Gilchrist, Kash Nelson, Evan Andrews and Graydon Tucker. Picking up assists were Cohen Reid, Matt Dawson, Gilchrist, Ryker Thompson, Linden Ludolph and Jaxon Elrick. Matt Dawson was The Devil of the Day and Blake Laurin was in net for the win.
ON DECK: The 417 Bus Line U11 Red Devils take on the North Central Predators at home twice on Saturday - 12pm in Marmora and 5:30pm at the QSWC (CAA). Sunday they travel up the 401 to play the Ajax-Pickering Raiders.
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The Breakaway Fuels U10s Surrender Just One Goal in 3 Wins
The Breakaway Fuels U10 Red Devils picked up all 6 points this week while only allowing one goal against. The week started Wednesday night for the young Devils when Peterborough visited for a match at the CAA arena. The first period was a hard fought battle and finished with the Devils up 1-0 on a goal by Kai Mackie with assists going to Kolton Solmes and Ethan Dowling. In the second period the kids stretched their lead to 3-0 on goals by Dowling and Mackie. Mackie kept things rolling in the third notching a natural hat trick to finish with 5 goals. Jackson Simpson also found the back of the net in the third. Assists on the goals went to Reid Haley, Dowling and Solmes. Jordan Andrews earned the shutout in the 7-0 win. Greyson Rennie was the Top Devil.
Saturday was another home game for the U10’s but this time they squared off against the North Central Predators at the Marmora arena. This one was all Quinte from the drop of the puck and the boys cruised to an 11-0 victory. Goal scorers were Avery Thickson (3), Mackie (3), Reid Haley (2), Mason Cooke, McKinley Gunning and Dowling. Assists went to Dowling (2), Jax Scott (2), Silas Templar, Simpson and Gunning. Deacon Vos grabbed his first Shutout as a Red Devil and Avery Thickson picked up Top Devil honours.
Sunday the young Devils hit the 401 to meet up with the Whitby Wildcats at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre. This was circled on the calendar as the two teams fought to a 4-4 tie a few weeks ago. The Devils started strong with Solmes scoring early from Dowling and Mackie. Mackie got them up 2-0 before Whitby would get one back to finish the first 2-1. Dowling would score on a breakaway early in the second on a pass from Mackie and that seemed to be the one they needed to totally take control. Thickson and Mackie (2) would provide other insurance markers to lead the Devils to a convincing 6-1 win. Other assists on Sunday went to Gunning (2), Greyson Rennie, Solmes, Mackie and Dowling. Jordan Andrews grabbed his second win of the week. Jaxon Scott earned the top Devil fork for his amazing vision on the ice throughout the game.
ON DECK: Next week sees the boys hit the road for games at Saint Andrews College on Saturday against the York Simcoe Express and again on Sunday in Oshawa against the Generals.