WEEK 2 RECAP

GATEWAY HOCKEY SUMMER LEAGUE WEEK 2 RECAP

Big Performances, Tight Battles & New Divisions Ready to Join the Action

Week 2 of the Gateway Hockey Summer League delivered another exciting slate of games as teams continued to establish themselves early in the summer season. From offensive showcases to stellar goaltending performances, fans were treated to an outstanding week of hockey across both divisions.

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PRO / JR DIVISION

Moffatt’s Mazda 10 – Blue Paint Advisory 6

After skating to an 11-11 draw in Week 1, Moffatt’s Mazda and Blue Paint Advisory renewed their rivalry with plenty on the line. This time, Moffatt’s Mazda found another gear offensively, earning an impressive 10-6 victory and moving into a strong position early in the season.

Leading the attack was Logan Hawery, who put together a dominant five-point performance with a goal and four assists. Troy Patton continued the offensive onslaught with two goals and two assists, while Atom Thususka and Ethan Neller each contributed three points in the winning effort.

Blue Paint Advisory refused to go quietly. Keanan Hodgson paced the team with a goal and two assists, while Liam Oravsky matched that production with two goals and an assist. Ethan Procyszyn was a key playmaker throughout the night, recording three assists.

The game featured plenty of end-to-end action, but Moffatt’s Mazda capitalized on their opportunities and secured a statement victory in one of the most anticipated matchups of the week.

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2012/2013 DIVISION

GM Communities 4 – AJ Pieprzak RBC Private Wealth 1

The early game at Allandale Rec Centre saw GM Communities continue their strong start to the season with a hard-fought 4-1 victory over AJ Pieprzak RBC Private Wealth.

Sam Gauthier was everywhere for GM Communities, factoring into every goal with a tremendous performance that included one goal and three assists. Hudson Besseau also had a huge impact, finishing the night with a goal and two assists. Additional contributions came from Evenhuis, Crooke and McLean, who each found the scoresheet.

AJ Pieprzak RBC Private Wealth battled throughout the contest and received their lone goal from Hudson Gardner, with assists going to Larocque and Whelan.

While the scoreline may suggest otherwise, both goaltenders were outstanding. McGregor and Schifano turned aside numerous quality scoring chances and kept the game competitive from start to finish.

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The Skating Treadmill 3 – Diamond and Diamond 1

The nightcap featured another tightly contested matchup as The Skating Treadmill remained undefeated with a 3-1 victory over Diamond and Diamond.

Nana delivered a clutch performance, scoring twice to lead the offence, while Cole Beaman added two assists. McNamara also found the back of the net, with Lauzon and Bowman contributing assists.

Diamond and Diamond continued to battle until the final buzzer. Davidson scored the team’s lone goal, while Yakeley picked up the assist.

Much like the earlier game, goaltending was a major storyline. Bird and Senay were exceptional between the pipes, making several key saves and keeping the game within reach throughout the evening.

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LOOKING AHEAD TO WEEK 3

The excitement is only building in the Gateway Hockey Summer League.

Week 3 marks the highly anticipated debut of three additional divisions as the 2011, 2016, and 2017 age groups officially hit the ice for their opening games of the summer season.

With new teams, fresh rivalries, and plenty of players eager to make their mark, the league is set for its biggest week yet.

Stay tuned for the Week 3 Preview Article as we break down all the upcoming matchups and get you dialed in for another action-packed week of Gateway Hockey Summer League action.