Novice (U9)
After several months of hard work and preparation, The Quinte Red Devils Novice AAA team were excited to attend the Whitby Novice Classic, where they would see their first full ice competition.
In the first game of the tournament, the Novice Devils would face the Oshawa Minor Generals. It took the team a period to shake off the nerves of the new season, but they found their stride in the second half of the game and went on to win the game 4-1. Noah Hughes and Grady Riley each had a pair of goals for the Devils. Chipping in with assists on the goals was Rowyn Haley (2), James Gullage (2), Carter VanSoelen and Hughes. Dax Sage was solid between the pipes in the win.
In their second game of the day, the Devils would face a hard working team from Central Ontario. The Wolves got on the score board first, but Matt Travers stood tall in net, making some key saves and The Devils went on to score 4 unanswered goals in a 4-1 win. Holden Goulah, Lincoln Walt, Grady Riley and Noah Hughes all found the back of the net in the game. Carter VanSoelen, Thomas Marsden, Brody Randle, Everett Brown and Goulah, all added assists.
On Saturday morning, the boys showed up at the rink ready to go! They hit the ice flying vs The Ajax Pickering Raiders, and skated to a 9-1 win. Dax Sage had a very strong game in net. Scoring the goals in the game was Thomas Marsden, Noah Hughes (2), Lincoln Walt (2), Grady Riley (2), James Gullage and Rowyn Haley. Adding helpers on the goals was Brody Randle (3), Gullage (2), Hughes (2), Haley (2), Riley, Holden Goulah, Everett Brown and Emerson Hailstone.
In their fourth game of the tournament, the Devils defeated the Hamilton Bulldogs by a score of 12-0, which set them up as the top seed in their division. Noah Hughes scored 4 goals in the game, James Gullage and Grady Riley each added a pair of goals. Everett Brown, Emerson Hailstone, Rowyn Haley and Holden Goulah all tallied singles in the win. Assists in the game went to Hughes (2), Haley, Carter Vansoelen (2), Edmund Dowling and Brody Randle. Matt Travers picked up the shutout between the pipes.
The Devils would face off against the host team, Whitby Wildcats in the Semi final on Sunday morning. The team played a very disciplined game, on their way to a 7-1 win over the Wildcats. Scoring for the Devils was Noah Hughes (2), Grady Riley, Lincoln Walt, Carter Vansoelen, Rowyn Haley and Holden Goulah. Chipping in with helpers on the goals was James Gullage (3), Everett Brown, Zachary Miedema, Edmund Dowling, Riley, Walt and Haley. Matt Travers was strong in net, sending his team to the finals.
The final game of the tournament had fans on the edge of their seat, as the Devils took on the Strong Halton Hurricanes team. The game was back and forth and full of excitement, which saw the two teams tied 2-2 at the end of regulation. The Devils would start the over time period with a man advantage, and they were quick to capitalize on their opportunity, as Grady Riley took the puck off the opening faceoff, and used his speed to gain the zone for a hard shot on their net. Rowyn Haley made no mistake as he buried the rebound for the OT Tournament Win. Riley scored the first two goals of the game, and Emerson Hailstone picked up an assist. Dax Sage strong in the net, earing the win for his team.
The Red Devils Coaches are very proud of all the players for the way in which they represented their team, the organization and their families over the entire weekend. Keep up the hard work.
McInroy Maines Construction- Major Midget (U18)
The Quinte McInroy Maines Construction Red Devils dropped a tough 4-2 decision to the first place Peterborough Petes in their only league game this week.
Lucas Culhane scored both goals for QRD while Beckett Palmer-Stephen picked up the only helper.
Ethan Fraser was strong in net.
Culhane and Fraser were awarded Devils of the Day.
Foley Bus Lines- Minor Midget (U16)
Heading the into the second last weekend of ETA league play, the Devils were staring into the eye of a major storm and a pair of road games. With a packed slate of league games in the final week of the schedule and exam week coming up for the boys, the team made the decision to get ahead of the storm and get their weekend games behind them.
First up was a Saturday morning drive to Richmond Hill and thankfully an early hotel check in so the boys were rested and ready to take on the Coyotes at 4pm. With their only other visit this year to the Coyote den being a loss, the Devils wanted to get on the board early which they did with two in the first and adding one more in the second to take a three goal lead to the flood. Both teams traded goals in the third before the QRD’s closed this one out with a 4-1 victory therefore clinching first place in the 2019-20 ETA Minor Midget regular season standings. Sunday morning everyone woke up to a sunny sky, a fresh blanket of snow and short drive back to Oshawa to finish off the weekend versus the Generals. In this one, the lead changed hands a couple times before the Devils managed to kill off a late third period five on three to scrape out a 3-3 tie and a three point weekend in the standings. Next action……The Devils look to avenge a couple poor outings versus the Markham Waxers as they host the Waxers at the QSWC Mackay pad this Saturday (3:30pm) to close out the regular season schedule.
World Elite Training- Major Atom (U11)
The World Elite Training Atoms started their week off with a game against the Ajax- Pickering Raiders. It was a very fast game. Quinte got on the board first when Seth Scaletta took a shot, Brayden Davidson was there for the rebound. 1-0 for Quinte at the end of the first.
While killing a penalty Ryan Foley performed his magic and went Foley, to Foley, to Foley to Jake Gawley for the short handed goal. 2-0 for Quinte at the end of the second period. The Raiders started off the third period with a goal to get them on the board. Quinte fired back, Ty Leavitt shot the puck and Maclean Chisholm fired in the rebound. Quinte held on to win the game 3-2.
The Atoms traveled to Buffalo to participant in the North American Cup Tournament. The team played their first game vs. the Connecticut Jr. Huskies in an outdoor facility. Temperatures were -16, but that didn’t stop the Devils from working hard. It was a close game, but with 1 min left in the game the Huskies scored. Quinte had a 3-2 loss. Later that day, the Devils faced off against the Boston Jr. Eagles. Quinte must have used all their energy to keep warm in the morning as they never could get into the game and lost 3-0.
On Saturday, the team faced the Don Mills Flyers for their second faceoff of the season. Quinte came out strong and played a great game, however lost 4-2. For their last game of the tournament Quinte took on the Chicago Young Americans. The Devils dominated the game and ended the tournament with a 5-0 win!
Game 1- vs. Connecticut Jr. Huskies
Score: 3-2 Loss
Goals: Maclean Chisholm, Brayden Davidson
Assists: Nate Rashotte
Game 2- vs. Boston Jr. Eagles
Score: 3-0 Loss
Game 3- vs. Don Mills Flyers
Score: 4-2 Loss
Goals: Seth Scaletta, Maclean Chisholm
Assists: Chase Cybulskie, Nate Rashotte, Camden Sloan
Game 4- vs. Chicago Young Americans
Score: 5-0 Win
Goals: Maclean Chisholm x 3, Jonas McCoy, Keegan Goulah
Assists: Ty Leavitt, Maclean Chisholm x 2, Jonas McCoy, Wyatt Whalen x2, Camden Sloan
The team has a few days of rest, before starting another busy week with four games on the schedule. They will face the Kingston Jr. Gaels, Central Ontario Wolves, Ajax-Pickering Raiders and Whitby Wildcats! Go Quinte Go!
Free Flow Petroleum- Minor Peewee (U12)
Preparing for a weekend of heavy competition, the Minor Peewees took to the ice in Clarington on Wednesday night. Regardless of the (empty net goal) loss, the Devils made the 2nd place Toros work hard for their victory. Scoring for Quinte: Ryland Cunningham (assisted by Jack Foley) and Matthew Airhart (assisted by Noah Lesser).
Starting the weekend early, the Minor Peewees traveled across the border, to Buffalo, NY, for The Cup – North American AAA Championship tournament, which hosted teams from Ontario, California, Nashville, and across the US. Opening up the tournament with an early Friday morning puck drop, the Devils forced the Silver stick-winning Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs to play hard, each period, in order to earn victory. Earning points for the Devils were: Foley (Koutroulides and Cunningham), Cunningham (Airhart).
That evening, the Devils were up against the North Jersey Avalanche, in a Winter Classic-like outdoor game! Temperatures chilled, but spirits ran high as the Devils enjoyed the experience and a 3-1 victory! Cohen Bedore held the net-minding duties in this match. Goals for Quinte: Cunningham (2) and Lesser. Assists by: Foley, Carson Lynch and Jacob Moore.
Not deterred by a 7am start on Saturday morning, the Devils put forth a true team effort, achieving a 6-0 victory versus the Philadelphia Jr. Flyers. Passes and points coming from all angles, as goals were scored by: Foley (2), Reid, Craig, Airhart and Babbs. Assists from: Lesser, Craig, Rivers, Kelly, Koutrolides (2), Foley, Moore, Ellis. In net for QRD was goalie Katste Brant.
Into Saturday night, the game that would determine if the Devils secured the final spot for the playoff round. The Devils met up with the PAL Jr. Islanders, prepared to prove their abilities. Bedore taking to the blue paint, Devils scorers were: Cunningham (Lesser), Foley (Reid and Kelly), Foley (Koutroulides), Cunningham and Airhart (Rivers and Cunningham). Exceeding expectations, the Devils made their goal, a reality! Their commanding 5-0 victory, secured their spot in the playoff round!
Quarterfinals on Sunday were not as the Devils intended, as they fell short on the scoreboard; Noah Lesser earning Quinte’s lone goal of the game. However, an enormous “congratulations” to this group of young athletes who played every game with their hearts on their sleeves. Through hard work and determination, the Devils earned a “top 8” ranking, of the 35 teams who participated in ‘The Cup’ tournament – incredible work Minor Peewees!!
Undoubtedly, this newly discovered tenacity and grit will aid in their success, as they charge through the remainder of the season. Next up: a home-ice rematch against the Toros, on Thursday, January 23rd.
