Jan 06, 2020 | Chris Matthews | 352 views
Secure First Round Playoff Bye
In ETA action the first
weekend of 2020 the Foley Bus Lines Minor Midgets succeeded in clinching a
first round playoff bye by picking up four of a possible six points. This past
Thursday, the Whitby Wildcats came to town and a full but under the weather Devils
lineup managed to take a one goal lead into the third before adding an
insurance marker to close out the game with a 3-1 victory.
Saturday, the Black jerseys saw action on the road in Markham to take on the Waxers. The QRD’s did not score first in this one but worked their way into a two goal lead by the third period before squandering that same lead by giving up three goals late in the period and ultimately dropping the contest by a 5-4 score. Looking to bounce back quickly from Saturday’s set back, the Devils took their game on the road again for a Sunday afternoon matchup in Clarington with the Toros. Fortunately, the boys were able to catch Canada’s Gold medal triumph in the lobby of the rink as they prepared for their 5:15 start. Maybe the Gold help inspire the boys as they came out strong scoring in the first minute of the game and built up a four goal lead by the end of second flood. They shut down the Toros in the third and took home the two points with a 4-0 win and secured that first round bye that they were looking for. Next Action…..With only five league games left, the 04’s now set their sights on trying to lock down the first seed in the division as they host the York-Simcoe Express at the Mackay this Saturday at 3:30pm. The Devils travel to Lindsay for a late 6:30pm Sunday start versus the Central Ontario Wolves.