Fusion Novice AA win gold medal in Mississauga tourney
The Centre Wellington Fusion Novice AA hockey team won gold at the Mississauga Reps Spring Hockey Tournament.
The Fusion played a four game round robin and came away with a 3-0-1 record allowing the team to finish first in its division and advance to the gold medal game.
The Fusion would face a Newmarket Redmen squad which also won their round robin with a 4-0-0 record. The Fusion held a 1-0 lead at the end of the first, but Newmarket tied it up in the second.
A tough battle ensued for most of the third, but the Fusion jammed in a goal with 2:50 left, then scored on an empty net to win 3-1.
“The coaching staff are very proud of the commitment and determination of the boys throughout the three days of the tournament,” team officials state.
