Following a successful season, the Centre Wellington Fusion major peewee ‘AA’ team fell just short of its ultimate goal of winning the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) championship.
The team, under the leadership of coaches Ryan Black and Derek Bolger, previously won the OMHA ‘A’ championship three years in a row and the OHF championship in 2009.
In just its second year in ‘AA’ the team captured the OMHA title and travelled to Sudbury to compete against North Bay, Sudbury and Mississauga in the OHF tournament.
The Fusion finished the round robin with a 2-2 record, before defeating London 2-1 in the semi-finals.
The Fusion met the Mississauga Braves in the final game and after trading goals the teams were tied 2-2 after the third period.
The first 10 minutes of overtime could not determine a winner – nor could a second 15 minute overtime period, as both teams fought hard for the win.
Team officials said Fusion goalie Mark Henderson played “unbelievable.”
Over 70 minutes after the game began, Mississauga scored with just over three minutes left in triple overtime.
Despite the loss, team officials said Fusion players should be proud of their accomplishments this season.
