An exciting season of men’s hockey came to a thrilling end last weekend as the top four teams faced off in the playoff finals at the Sunshine Coast Arena in Sechelt. The top-seeded Custom Hawks faced off against the Kings in an entertaining final that saw both teams deadlocked at 0-0 heading into the third period. After both teams scored to make it 1-1, the Hawks scored late in the third to take top honours and take first place with a 2-1 victory.
In the consolation final for third place, the Bruins played the Gibsons Marks Cutters. The Cutters came out to an early 4-1 lead in the first period. In the second period the Bruins were able to narrow the score to 6-3. Strong goaltending by Cutters goaltender Ryley Dempster sealed the victory with the Gibsons Marks Cutters winning by a score of 10-4.
All men’s teams are heading into a well-deserved summer break, but hockey is far from over on the Sunshine Coast. The Hitmen Hockey Club is hosting the fourth annual Seven-a-Side Tournament at the Sunshine Coast Arena from April 20 to 22. Come out and watch the exciting action as 16 teams battle for the top prize.
For more information on the Sunshine Coast Men’s Hockey League, contact Brenda Rowe at [email protected] or visit the league’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/coastmenshockey.
– Submitted by Michael Unger
