Woodstock, ON - The 2017 Minor Midget AAA All-Star game was held on Sunday, December 3rd in Woodstock, ON. The game was a true nail-biter and it took a shoot out for Team White to eventually defeat Team Navy.
The game was fast-paced and both teams traded goals to end the second period tied at 2. The third period featured end-to-end action but without any scoring, the game advanced to a 5 minute overtime period. Team White began overtime short-handed but were able to contain Team Navy and keep them off the scoreboard. In the shoot out, Team White's shooters capitalized on their scoring chances to end the game and capture the title of 2017 Minor Midget AAA All-Star Champions! Overall, it was an exciting and entertaining game.
Scoring Summary:
| Team Navy Scoring |
| Period |
Time |
G |
A |
A |
| 1 |
5:33 |
CAMERON KRUPA |
ANDREW CASASANTA |
THEOREN HILL |
| 2 |
12:50 |
CARTER SCHOONDERWOERD |
COOPER WALKER |
JOSEPH SERPA |
| Team White Scoring |
| Period |
Time |
G |
A |
A |
| 2 |
2:48 |
GEORGE DIACO |
BRENDAN MAIRS |
|
| 2 |
0:15 |
ADAM GREIN |
BRYCE RYAN |
|
| SO |
|
GEORGE DIACO |
|
|
| SO |
|
MATTHEW MAGGIO |
|
|
Player of the Game awards were provided courtesy of Bauer and awarded to:
Team Navy: Theoren Hill (Brantford 99ers) and Team White: Brett Brochu (Chatham-Kent Cyclones)
The ALLIANCE Hockey Minor Midget AAA regular season is scheduled until January 28, 2018. The ALLIANCE Hockey Minor Midget AAA Playdowns will then begin January 29th with the eventual ALLIANCE Champs earning a berth in the OHL Cup (along with 2 finalists and possibly a wild card entry) which will be hosted by the GTHL, scheduled from March 13-19, 2018.
Special thanks to all of the Minor Midget AAA teams for your support of the 2017 All-Star Game and to the fans for supporting the teams. Our thanks also to the guest bench staffs for your time and guidance.
Congratulations Team Navy and Team White on a great All-Star Game and best of luck to all players during the remainder of the season!
Photos will be posted on our Facebook page & Instagram over the next few days!