Midget MD Orange, 2012-2013, BB (London Bandits)

Just before our game vs Hamilton last night, the team awards were given out. These awards were voted on by the players. Special mention to players Brendan, Willie and Drew whose late addition to the team helped greatly with Willie's excellent play and leadership, Drew's positive attitude and love of the game and Brendan's never give up attitude. Also, huge thanks go out to our AP's Mitch, Andrew, Ben, Eric, Trevor, Blaise, Trenton and Adam who helped during difficult parts of our season. Very special thanks to Izach, our "Director of Player Personnel" who actively recruited players and AP's ...

It was just not meant to be. Losing 3 - 1 to a determined North team denies us the MD West Championship but does put us into the Midget Tier II Championships I Stratford. Our opponents there will be Oakridge Aeros, Kitchener Rangers Blue and Hamilton Hub Spitfires. Special mention again to Kyle who was superb in net yet again. Provincials start on April 12. 

Great goaltending at both ends as game ends tied. Bandits live to play another game. We will have to win 2 games in a row to win the title. Kyle and Willie had outstanding games as did Nathan with late game heroics. Good 2 way hockey with few penalties. Thurs at Stronach for game 3.

3 goals against in the first period decided the game. North just seemed to want the win more that us. Good effort in the third but it was too little too late. Game 2 Mon night at Nichols. Thanks to the APs who played in the losing cause. Coach Phill

It was close for a long time. Both goalies played very well, but Orange penalty killers were just that, killers. 3 short handed goals were the difference tonight as Orange wins to advance to the league final against the winner of North and Oakridge. Dylan Moniz, the Black goalie, showed true class at the end of the game by coming straight to our bench to congratulate the team on the win and was given a good natured mobbing by our entire team under the watchful eyes of the refferee. Good luck to Black in their next series and hopefully we will meet again at provincials in April.