The Yavis Atom Raptors finished the league season with a championship banner, and are now headed to provincials.
The Raptors were in the championship series for the Central Alberta Hockey League Atom Tier 3 North East Banner versus Castor.
Game One was in Drumheller on Sunday, March 4. With Castor in penalty trouble, the Raptors cruised to an 8-3 win. Chase Mackey had three goals and three assists, and Ryan Schrock also recorded a hat trick. Paxton and Gavin Olsen each scored a goal.
Game Two was on Saturday, March 10 in Castor. It was a much closer game.
“They went up two goals in the first period,” said coach Bryan Olsen. “We came back and tied with two quick ones at the end of the first. That gave us some momentum.”
This time Mackey had three goals and Tommy Scobie had one in the 4-2 win.
Coach Olsen said the team played well.
“They are hard workers and a competitive bunch who don’t like to lose. They are there to win and have fun,” said Olsen.
The team only had a couple days to prepare as Wednesday, March 14, they are boarding a bus to Spirit River to play in the provincial championships. Olsen said the team did some great fundraising and were able to charter a bus to the tournament. Olsen is grateful for the donations to make this possible.
