Here is the QRD Weekly Report of the week ending Sunday September 29, 2024...
The Madison Excavating U13s bring home silver in the Windsor Jr. Spitfires Border City Memorial Cup Tournament which ran September 27th-29th. The Madison Excavating QRD U13s had an intense and incredibly successful weekend, travelling to Windsor and competing in their first tournament of the 2024-2025 season. The QRD U13s finished with a 2-0-2 record after round-robin play. The team then won their semi-final game, but lost in the finals after five minutes of overtime, followed by a shootout.
Friday, September 27th: Game 1
The Madison Excavating QRD U13s kicked off the tournament with an intense showdown with the Oakville Rangers on Friday morning. The Rangers were first on the scoreboard with a late goal in the first period. In the second period, Everett Brown found the back of the net, assisted by Dylan Chalk and Max Bucknell. The tie was short-lived when Oakville netted their second goal thirty-two seconds later. The Devils were down by one to enter the final frame, when Robbie Robinson evened things up at two, unassisted. Eight minutes later, the Rangers squeaked a third goal in, to which QRD responded minutes later when Kade Osterhout, assisted by Dylan Chalk and Max Bucknell, scored a third goal to tie things up again. Levi Mallory then scored the game-winner, assisted by Lennox George and Kade Osterhout. Incredibly, with only thirty-one seconds left on the clock, Lennox George, assisted by Kade Osterhout and Dylan Chalk, added an insurance marker, and the Devils earned a 5-3 victory to begin the tournament. Benjamin Larmer stood tall between the pipes to help obtain the win.
Player of the Game: Kade Osterhout
Friday, September 27th: Game 2
That evening, QRD would take on the Sarnia-Lambton Jr. Sting. The first period passed with many attempts, but no goals on either side. The game ignited in the second period with Kaiden Sprackett, assisted by Hewett Tejnor, scoring the game’s first goal, for QRD. Two minutes later, the Sting responded with one of their own while on a powerplay. At the 6:33 mark, Kade Osterhout, assisted by Max Bucknell, put QRD back in the lead, but the Sting scored again before the period’s end. With a 2-2 tie to enter the third, Coulter Watson, assisted by Robbie Robinson, scored a shorthanded goal less than a minute in. The Sting later netted two consecutive goals, putting them in the lead for about five minutes. Unassisted, with under three minutes left in the game, Kade Osterhout scored a fourth goal for QRD, and the game ended in a 4-4 tie. In net, Hayden Tripp worked hard to keep the score as close as possible.
Player of the Game: Blake Milne
Saturday, September 28th: Game 3
On Saturday afternoon, QRD would go head-to-head with The Grey Bruce Highlanders. The game kicked off with two goals from Grey Bruce. With thirteen seconds before the end of the first, Blake McManus found the back of the net, assisted by Max Bucknell. QRD was down by one to start the second when, around the halfway mark, Dylan Chalk, assisted by Cooper Plumley, evened the score at two apiece. Minutes later, Robbie Robinson, assisted by Jack Seeney, found the back of the net as well. QRD was ahead 3-2 to enter the final period, when less than a minute in, the Highlanders would score the final goal of the game, resulting in a tie. Benjamin Larmer made some incredible saves in net to help keep his team in it.
Player of the Game: Dylan Chalk
Saturday, September 28th: Game 4
Saturday evening, the U13 Devils would have a tilt against the Windsor Junior Spitfires. The Spitfires were the first on the board with an early goal, however, a goal from Everett Brown, assisted by Hewett Tejnor and Blake McManus, and a second one, the game-winning goal, from Keaton Clute, assisted by Hewett Tejnor and Lennox George, would put QRD ahead by one going into the second period. The second frame saw three goals from QRD: one from Coulter Watson, assisted by Kade Osterhout, one from Dylan Chalk, assisted by Robbie Robinson, and a third from Lennox George, assisted by Jack Seeney. QRD had a 5-1 lead heading into the final frame, when Max Bucknell, assisted by Kaiden Sprackett and Coulter Watson, and Cooper Plumley, assisted by Coulter Watson, managed to find the back of the net as well, solidifying a 7-1 victory. The team had officially secured themselves a spot in the semi-final game. Between the pipes, Hayden Tripp worked hard to help secure the win.
Player of the Game: Keaton Clute
Sunday, September 28th: Semi-final Game
In a high-stakes semi-final game, QRD would face the Oakville Rangers, whom they had played and beaten two days prior. The first period would see an early goal from the Rangers, to which Jack Seeney responded, unassisted, just over a minute later. In the second period, the Devils managed to notch two more consecutive goals; the first from Hewett Tejnor, unassisted, and the second from Lennox George, assisted by Coulter Watson. QRD headed into the third period with a 3-1 lead. At the 9:15 mark, Jack Seeney, assisted by Hewett Tejnor, scored the game-winning goal. Although the tension intensified when the Rangers scored two consecutive goals before the final period’s end, QRD held on to their lead and ended the game with a 4-3 victory, solidifying their spot in the finals. Benjamin Larmer had an outstanding game, helping to keep his team on top. Player of the Game: Jack Seeney
Sunday, September 28th: Final Game
In the final match-up, QRD took on the Sarnia-Lambton Jr. Sting for an intense nail-biter. Both teams were at peak performance; matched in skill and effort. In the first period, at the 3:53 mark, Kade Osterhout, assisted by Jack Seeney and Coulter Watson, was first to open up the scoring. With only forty-eight seconds left in the first, the Sting earned their first goal, and the score was even at one. For the remaining two periods, both teams worked hard to come out on top. When the final buzzer sounded, the tie remained, and the game went into a 3-on-3, five-minute overtime. Neither team managed to find the back of the net, so the game went into a shootout. It was at this time that the Sting netted their second goal and won the tournament. Between the pipes, Hayden Tripp worked hard to help keep his team in it. The QRD U13s walked away as silver medalists. Player of the Game: Kade Osterhout
Coach’s Corner with Head Coach, Scoley Dow:
“Not the result we wanted, but proud of everybody’s effort over the weekend.”
Next Up: Saturday, October 5th at 12:30pm vs. Ajax-Pickering Raiders (Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre - Mackay Insurance Pad), followed by a game on Sunday, October 6th at 4:00pm @ Markham Waxers (Tom Graham - West).
The 417 Bus Lines U12 Red Devils
On Deck are 3 away games this weekend: Fri Oct 4th 7pm @ North Central Predators. Sat Oct 5th 2pm @ Barrie Jr Colts. Sun Oct 6th 1pm @ North Central Predators.
The Breakaway Fuels U11 Red Devils
On Deck: The Drew Doughty Invitational Tournament in London, ON Oct 4-6th
The Free Flow Petroleum U10 AAA team traveled to Peterborough last weekend to compete in the Pat Larock Memorial Tournament. They began the tournament facing off against the Markham Waxers, with Emerson Courtney between the pipes. Mason Kolga opened the scoring in the first, with Blake Unger and Walker Elrick each picking up goals in the 3rd period. Assisting were Ausin Baily (2), Felix Charbonneau, Mason Cooke, Beckham Nightingale and Miles Garrison, seeing the game end in a 3-3 tie.
On Friday afternoon, the Red Devils came out flying against the Central Ontario Wolves earning
a 6-2 win. Goals were scored by Walker Elrick (2), Blake Unger, Bentley May, Daniel Lalonde
and Pearce McCormick. Lucas Fraser, Mason Cooke, Walker Elrick, Bentley May, Hudson
Silverburg and Austin Baily all picked up assists in the game, with Finn Harvey in net.
On Saturday, the Red Devils would start the day against the Vaughan Kings. Scoring was
opened by Bentley May, with Austin Baily picking up the second goal for the Red Devils before
the first period ended. Walker Elrick and Daniel Lalonde each scored in the 3rd period, with
Bentley May earning 2 assists. The game ended 4-1 for the Red Devils, with Emerson Courtney
picking up the win in net.
Saturday closed out in a tight game against the Lambton Jr. Sting, seeing Finn Harvey solidly
between the pipes. Hudson Silverburg opened the scoring in the first, assisted by Mason
Cooke. Bentley May and Jase Sage both scored in the third period, nudging the Red Devils to a 3-2 victory.
Play-off Sunday began bright and early on with the Red Devils facing the Kingston Golden
Gaels in the quarter finals. Emerson Courtney shut the door in net, leading the team to a 6-2
victory. Goals were scored by Mason Cooke, Bentley May, Beckham Nightingale, Pearce
McCormick and Blake Unger (2). Chipping in with assists were Mason Kolga, Austin Baily, Blake Unger, Daniel Lalonde, Bentley May, Walker Elrick and Beckham Nightingale.
The Red Devils carried the momentum forward into their semifinal game against the Markham
Waxers, with Finn Harvey in net. Goals were scored by Hudson Silverburg (2), Walker Elrick,
Mason Cooke (2), Blake Unger, Mason Kolga and Pearce McCormick. A great team effort was
made with assists by Austin Baily, Bodhi Yearwood (2), Bentley May, Mason Cooke (2), Jase
Sage, Pearce McCormick (2), Beckham Nightingale, Daniel Lalonde and Blake Unger. The
game ended in an 8-1 win for the Red Devils.
In the Championship final, the Red Devils once again faced off against the Vaughan Kings, with
Emerson Courtney in net. In a competitive game, with great chances for both teams, Bodhi
Yearwood opened scoring for the Red Devils in the 2nd period, assisted by Hudson Silverburg
and Austin Baily. With the Red Devils down 1-2 in the third period, Pearce McCormick (assisted
by Bodhi Yearwood and Bentley May) scored a thrilling tying goal with 58 seconds left in game.
In what was to be a heartbreaking nailbiter, with 37 seconds remaining, the Vaughan Kings
answered back, nudging ahead with a 3-2 victory over the Red Devils.
The Red Devils would like to thank the Peterborough Petes for a great tournament! Taking home the “Devils of the Game” were Mason Kolga, Walker Elrick, Bentley May, Finn
Harvey, Blake Unger and Hudson Silverburg.
On Saturday, September 28th, the Red Devils faced off in an exhibition game against the
Whitby Wildcats. Finn Harvey started the game in net for the Red Devils. In a fast paced first
period, Whitby opened the scoring with the Red Devils answering shortly after with a goal
scored by Bentley May, assisted by Austin Baily. The first period ended with Whitby leading 2-1.
Only one goal was scored in the second period, with the goalies for both teams switching off
halfway through, seeing Emerson Courtney between the pipes for the Red Devils for the
remainder of the game. With a score of 3-1 going into the third period, Whitby added another 3
goals to their score, ending the game in a 6-1 win over the Red Devils.
On Deck: The Free Flow Petroleum U10 Red Devils are excited to be heading to the Drew
Doughty Ronald MacDonald Invitational Tournament, hosted by the London Junior Knights
October 4-6th.
The Jason's Moving U18 Red Devils undefeated streak was snapped in Toronto Titans Prospects Tournament. The team entered the Toronto Titans Prospects Tournament with high hopes, remaining undefeated through their first three games. However, their streak was broken in their fourth matchup this past weekend.
On September 26, the Red Devils faced off against the Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs, resulting in a 1-1 tie. Jakeson Bowlby was solid in net, and Ryland Harvey netted the team's lone goal, with assists from Kaden Koutroulides and Jacob Moore.
The next day, September 27, saw back-to-back games for the Red Devils, both ending in 1-1 ties. Against the Markham Majors, Jamie Bales took the net while Koutroulides scored the team's goal, with Jack Short providing the assist. Later, Bowlby returned to guard the net in a game against the Vaughan Kings, where Wyatt Albright scored with an assist from Tavin MacDonald.
The Red Devils' luck ran out in their fourth game, facing the Toronto Marlboros. The Marlboros handed the team its first loss of the tournament with a decisive 5-1 victory. MacDonald scored the Red Devils' only goal, assisted by Hunter Gulliver and Koutroulides.
**On Deck:**
The Red Devils return to Wellness Centre in Belleville for their home opener against the York-Simcoe Express on Oct 5th at 5:45pm
The Environmental 360 Solutions U16 AAA Red Devils
On Deck: Sat Oct 5th 3:45pm v Markham Waxer at the Wellness Centre in Belleville
The Gillespie's Tree Service U15 Red Devils
On Deck: Sat Oct 5th 5:15pm @ Barrie Jr Colts. Sun Oct 6th 4:00pm @ North Central Predators
The Bonn Law QRD U14 AAA
On Deck: Season Opener @ North Shore Whitecaps 6:45pm Oct 4th. Home Opener v Barrie Colts 2pm Oct 5th, and 12pm Oct 6th at the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre in Belleville