Wednesday, February 14th, @ Markham Waxers
On Wednesday night in Markham, the
Madison Excavating U12 Quinte Red Devils faced off against the Waxers. It was a heated showdown, with both teams battling hard on the ice for dominance.
The Waxers were first to find the back of the net, capitalizing on powerplay, less than two minutes before the end of the first period. As the action resumed in the second frame, the Waxers extended their lead to 3-0 with two more goals. The Devils refused to back down, and minutes later, they notched their first goal of the game. The Waxers extinguished hopes of a comeback for QRD, adding a fourth goal to their tally. The Devils answered back with their second goal of the game. Heading into the final period, however, the score still favoured the Waxers at 4-2. The Devils rallied in the final period, scoring a third goal, but it wasn’t enough to win the game. The Waxers managed to hold on to their slim lead, and the Devils took a 4-3 loss.
Sunday, February 18th, vs. Peterborough Petes
In a gripping game on home ice against the Petes on Sunday, it was clear that both teams were hungry for a victory. In the first period, both teams showcased tight defensive play and strong goaltending, skillfully thwarting each other's offensive efforts. In the second period, it was the Devils who struck first, breaking the deadlock midway through the period with a well-executed goal. Despite relentless pressure from the Petes, the Devils held firm to maintain their narrow lead as the period drew to a close. Just a minute and a half into the third frame, Quinte extended their lead with a second goal. Minutes later, they struck again, bolstering their lead to three and seizing control of the game. The Petes refused to go down without a fight, as they took advantage of a five-on-three powerplay, scoring just five minutes and forty seconds before the final buzzer. QRD’s hard work and solid team play resulted in a 3-1 win to end their week.
Coach’s Corner with Head Coach, Evan Osterhout:
“The team has shown a lot of grit in recent weeks and just continues to keep practicing, playing, working hard, and having through it all.”
Next Up: Tuesday, February 20th @ Whitby Wildcats (6:15pm - McKinney Centre)