Novice AE Gold, Travel Teams, 2014-2015 (LaSalle Minor Hockey Association)

Talk about a dream season.... This collection of first year travel hockey players have far exceeded our goals for the year. On the ice; they were fast, skilled and tough to match. As buddies; they've created friendships that will last for years. In the community; they put the needs of others in above their own.  The Sabres entered 4 tournaments and placed no lower than 3rd. They placed 3rd in the OMHA play downs.  Countless team parties for both players and parents have made for some great weekends. A truckload of canned goods to the LaSalle food bank made us all proud ...

    As parents we are of course proud when our son or daughter scores the big goal, makes a great pass or comes up with a huge save. However, I have yet to be as proud of my son and his team as I was last night. Last night, the Novice AE Gold team conducted a can drive to help support the LaSalle Food Bank. It was a huge success. A truck load of cans were delivered to the LaSalle Food Bank this morning.

Well that makes 4 for 4. The Sabres played great hockey all weekend and made it to their 4th straight tournament semi final. This is no small feat boys.  In the semi, we ran up against the home team of Belle River and just wasn't our day. Giving up the go ahead goal with under a minute to go. The Sabres finished the game attacking the Belle River net but couldn't sneak one past the net minder. The class and friendship show to each other in the dressing room after a tough loss was inspiring to say the least. We coaches are all proud to be a part of this unique team. Coach Todd.

Tomorrow starts our Sabres Gear Fundraiser! Thank you to all those who volunteered to work at the booth this weekend and next.  Here's hoping the fundraiser is a success!!

The Sabres traveled up the 401 to Dorchester this weekend. Facing a full list of tough new teams the Sabres needed to play top level hockey to compete. Boy did they!