Mar 17, 2025 | Ilyas Zylstra | 18 views
Teamwork!
The U9 Select 99ers past two games have been very challenging against some very good teams. The players are learning that it takes teamwork to be successful.
Playing in their last game before the March Break, The U9 Select 99ers faced a new opponent in the Norfolk Knights at home at the Wayne Gretzky Centre. The 99ers and the Knights both played very well defensively, limiting each other's chances to score goals. The 99ers however were able to notch the game's only goal and secured the 1-0 victory in a hard-fought battle.
The whole team played fantastic and really stepped up to play as a unit. They had all had to dig deep and find that extra gear to grind out the win. The whole team deserves a special shoutout as it took each and every one of them to get the victory. The coaches couldn't be happier with how they all played, congrats to the entire team as our "Hardest Workers" of the game!
Next up was our third encounter with the Woodstock Jr. Navy Vets in Woodstock on Monday Night. The 99ers have been on the losing end of both our previous matches and were looking forward to getting another shot at a strong Woodstock team. For a second game in a row, the 99ers played incredible defense, limiting Woodstock's chances at scoring goals. Although, the 99ers couldn't secure the victory, they were able to come out with a 0-0 tie on their strong defensive play and great goaltending. The team, just like in their last game, demonstrated lots of effort and a never give up attitude.
Congrats to our "Hardest Workers" award winners for this game: Grayson LeBlanc and Camdon Eldridge. Grayson played great all game making some timely saves and standing on his head a few times to keep the puck out of the net. Camdon helped out defensively by making some great defensive plays and working hard all night. The team played incredible along with these two MVP's! Way to go!
The Select 99ers will face a new opponent, The Kiwanis Stars, on Friday March 21st at 6:00 PM at Ridley College in St. Catherine's before closing out their regular season at home on Sunday March 23rd at 5:15 PM at the Gretzky Centre vs. The Woodstock Jr. Navy Vets.
Go 99ers!
Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @Brantford99ers_U9Select
Coach Ilyas Zylstra