Midget LL3, U18, 2014-2015 (New Hamburg Hockey Association)

The Wilhelm Financial Midget Huskies LL3 dug deep on March 8 to defeat the Midget LL1s in a 5 – 3 contest to force a seventh round-robin tie-breaker game on March 12. The Dogs had to win in order to advance to the A-pool final series but were unfortunately eliminated by the Midget LL2s in a 6 – 2 route. The loss meant a respectable 3rd place season ending standing but the boys had plenty of legs left for one more tournament in Paris held on March 20 – 22. 

The Wilhelm Financial Midget Huskies LL3 kept their play-off hopes alive on March 3rd when they hosted the Plattsville Rage for game 5 of their round-robin series. The Dogs needed a win to stave off elimination from A-pool contention and they came up big against this formidable opponent in what was a fast-paced and rough game. 

The Wilhelm Financial Midget Huskies LL3 were anxious for that elusive first win in the round-robin play-off series. They would get that opportunity on February 27 when they faced the Midget LL2s for game 3 but they knew it would not be easy. The LL2s were desperate for a win in order to have a chance at a top 2 slot that would allow them to compete for the championship and the only thing that stood in their way was the Midget LL3s. 

The Wilhelm Financial Midget Huskies LL3 entered the post regular season round-robin action with high expectations. Having attained 4th spot, they would face opponents competing for the A-pool prize, all of who were spoiling for a fight. Game one on Valentine’s Day was a close one in which the LL3’s were forced to accept a 2 – 0 loss to a fraternal team, the Midget LL1s. The lads knew they had to dig deeper when they faced another brethren team on February 20th for game 2. 

The Wilhelm Financial Midget Huskies LL3 hosted the Paris Wolfpack on January 24 for their second last regular season game. The Dogs were anxious for a win that would help ensure a top four standing going into the post season that would allow them to compete for the A-pool prize.