The Kelsey's Orillia North Central Minor Midget Predators
took their 4 game win on the road to Belleville on Saturday Nov 21st to take on
the Quinte Red Devils. The Predators
came out strong and played a great first period of hockey leading the Red
Devils 2-1 after 1 period.
In the second period, The Predators made frequent trips to the penalty box and were unable to maintain their game play from the 1st period.
The second period ended with The Predators trailing Quinte by a score of 3-2.
The Predators penalty trouble continued in the 3rd and Quinte took advantage of the momentum change. Final score Quinte Red Devils 7 North Central Predators 3.
On Sunday Nov 22nd The Kelsey's Orillia North Central Minor Midget Predators continued their eastern road trip as
they faced off against the Kingston Jr. Frontenacs. The first period was one of few scoring chances and The Predators struggled to generate offence at against the conservative defensive play of the Frontenacs. Late in the period a deflected puck would find its way into the Predators goal and give Kingston the 1-0 lead at the end of 1. The Predators pushed hard in the second to get the equalizer but is was the Frontenacs who would score on their chances leading North Central after 2 periods of play 4-1. The Predators were able to muster a late goal in the third but were unable to close the gap any further and the final score was Kingston Jr Frontenacs 4 North Central Predators 2.
The North Central Predator Minor Midget team is looking to rebound from their weekend losses when they take on the Clarington Toros, Thursday Nov 26th in Whitby at the Silver Stick Finals.
Written by Doug Sweeney