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BANTAMS SPLIT WEEKEND GAMES
It was another busy weekend for K&M Trucking Bantams playing two games on the weekend.
The first game saw them up against a Penticton team. This game was very exciting to watch with both teams having numerous scoring chances. Neither team could dominate but Princeton took the lead with two goals half way through the first until Penticton scored one of their own.
In the second Justin Disher who has never played hockey at all scored his first two goals to give Princeton a 3-goal lead going into the third period. Penticton did not quit the game and came out flying scoring two goals to get within one but Princeton scored two more as well as Penticton to end the game Princeton 8 Penticton 7.
On Sunday Princeton played host to Westside #3. This team proved to be a lot tougher, with one of their players scoring most of the goals.
The team tried hard but Westside's goalie kept Princeton off the scoreboard and unfortunately Princeton lost this game. Points for the weekend went to Bryce Markin 4 goals 3 assists, Colton Williams 2 goals 4 assists, and Justin Disher 2 goals.
A very special thanks to those Peewees that came up to help out the Bantams. Also a special get well to Taylor Esselink who was injured during Sunday's game. Get well soon.
FLYERS SEASON UNDERWAY
The Atom Flyers have had a busy schedule so far this season. Here is a short summary of games played to date:Game #1 - October 2nd - Princeton hosted Summerland Team #1 losing 11-5.
Rhett Ortwein had a pair of goals along with singles to Jackie Chau, Eric Hardin and Drayden Larsen.
Game #2 - October 8th - Princeton lost to Penticton Team #1 with a score of 3-0.
It was an exciting game with the score tied 0-0 going into the 3rd period. However, Penticton managed to net one early in the third period as Princeton battled on.
Game #3 - October 9th - Princeton had another close game vs Penticton Team #2 losing 7-4.
Drayden Larsen netted a pair of goals along with singles from Justin Gill and Rhett Ortwein.
Game #4 - October 15th - Princeton hosted Penticton Team #3 losing 7-4.
Rhett Ortwein was on fire netting all 4 goals for Princeton. It was an exciting game but Penticton managed to net two quick goals in the last few minutes of the 3rd period taking away Princeton's hopes of victory.
Game #5 - October 16th - Princeton hosted Westside Team #1 losing 11-3.
Jackie Chau and Justin Gill each had singles along with Shania Bertucci netting her first ever career goal (Way to go Shania!)
Game #6 - October 22nd - Princeton battled with Summerland Team #2 resulting in their 1st win of the season with a commanding win 10-3.
Jacinda Esselink lead a with a pair of goals, singles from Bradley Palumbo, Jackie Chau , and Justin Gill. Jackie and Justin each had a pair of assists. Once again Rhett Ortwein showed his skating and puck handling skills with 5 goals and 2 assists.
