Bringing home silver – The break between Christmas and New Year’s was a busy one for seven Grand River Mustangs local league teams (U9 to U18) as they competed in the Cripps Memorial Tournament in Kitchener. The U11LL team brought home a silver medal after winning three games in a row. These athletes played five games in under 96 hours. The semi-final game secured their spot in finals with a victory in overtime, breaking a 3 -3 tie with five minutes left on the clock. The Cripps Memorial Tournament is held in remembrance of a young Kitchener minor hockey player who passed away from injuries a few days after a car accident with a drunk driver. Mustang coaches state they are proud of all the participating teams and looking forward to the second half of the hockey season.
Silver Mustangs – The Grand River Mustangs U18LL White team brought home a silver medal from the Cripps Memorial Tournament in Kitchener, held between Christmas and New Year’s. The team won four games straight, including two shutouts. Taking that energy to the final, the players battled hard in a great game that saw them earn silver. Mustang coaches expressed their pride in these athletes and state they are excited for the second half of the hockey season. Submitted photo
