The U15 Napanee Stars lost 2-1 in Ennismore on Friday for their first loss in league play. The Eagles scored in the second, and Colton Lockridge replied for the Stars, assisted by Keagan York. Four seconds into a power play late in the third was the Stars’ undoing, to bring their record to 13-1. On Saturday they topped Prince Edward County by a score of 6-2. Callen Wilson had an unbelievable game scoring five times, before Lockridge added one.
The U13 Goodyear Napanee Stars were narrowly edged 4-3 by Centre Hastings in Madoc on Saturday. Maddux Hartwick kept it even at one apiece in the first, while Grayson Rowe and Chase Castagnier matched their hosts with goals in the second before the Grizzlies won it in the third. As part of the double round robin playoffs with other Tier 2 teams, Centre Hastings is scheduled to make a return visit to the Strathcona Paper Centre on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
The Cpk Interior Products U11B’s had a marvellous four game win streak to reach the Finals in the seven team Gananoque Tournament. Playing the home town Gananoque squad in the final, they led by two early on, but were edged 3-2 to win silver medalists. Ford Fairbairn and Hunter O’Hoski scored for the Stars. To defeat Frontenac 2-0 in the semis, goalie Cooper Castignier provided shutout hockey, while Ira Bellegrade and Luke Dunn created the offence. Earlier, they got by Kemptville 1-0 on a late goal by Hunter Armstrong. Saturday morning, they edged the Char Lan Rebels 3-2 thanks to goals by Bellegarde, Dunn, and Henry Boyles. Saturday afternoon, the Napanee squad faced South Stormont doubling up on them 4-2. Charlie Dwyer, Max Girouard, Connor Howse and Boyles all made the scoreboard. Lloyd Piontek tended goal for the Stars in that one.
The 11D Napanee Stars’ woes continue as they fell 14-2 in Brighton on Sunday afternoon. Paul Thompson had a pair of goals for the Stars, as they begin their playoffs with a double round robin facing Tier 3 teams. Brogan Carroll was very busy tending goal for the Stars.
Submitted by Murray Kelsey
