Written by Lori Spoltore,
The New Hamburg Atom AE Huskies have their work cut out for them in their OMHA playoff series against a fast skating team from Caledonia.
The Huskies went up two games to one on the weekend
winning game three in overtime play.
Jake Schweitzer plowed a fast moving shot along the ice that squeaked
through the five hole on the Caledonia goalie, the only shot on net from the
Huskies in the entire overtime period.
The visiting Huskies crowd erupted with joy, and breathed a sigh of
relief after an incredibly intense game.
Max Evans was electric in net with unbelievable toe saves and even a
save against a breakaway. In official
time, the Huskies tied the Thunder 1-1.
Jack Weiler scored the goal with a sweet pass from Charlie Slessor, and
Sam Herrle. Herrle was incredible, and
Weiler was determined. A great team
effort from all.
In earlier play in the series the Huskies lost the first
game at home 3-1, with a couple of players away, and a late start. Caledonia came guns a blazing. The Huskies came back and won the second game
in Caledonia 3-0. Tyler Jackman was
outstanding in the second game with many glove saves and aggressive moves. The defence played amazing with great hustle
from Joey Entz, Luke Timmons and Ryan Hillar.
Goals were scored in the game by Noah Walmsley with an assist from Zach
Hart, Brandon Ropp, and a 90 foot empty net shot and goal for Scott Carey. The Huskies had high flying Adam Barr and Sam
Herrle making a difference, and tremendous effort from Corson Myers, Charlie
Slessor and Aidan Voisin. The Huskies
take on the Thunder at home on Tuesday night.
Go Huskies!