We just returned from the sunny Chang Hwa in the southern part of Taiwan. With scorching heat baring down on all the participants the games were slow in the day time and took a faster more excite pace in the evenings.
Our Jr High team invoked some revenge on Saturday night winning 2-1 over a team that we lost to 5-1 in the previous year. This win qualified us for the final 4 and the opportunity to get out of the heat and rest the heat stricken bodies.
Day two wasn't as kind to the team. In the semi final 3 players, 2 from the top line, went down to injury. All the players worked hard and has chances but the opponent was too strong on this day.
With the loss in the semi we had to heal and rebound for the bronze medal game. However, after falling behind 2-0 and asking for a stick measurement, which was determined illegal, but no penalty was called, it was apparent the game was going to be another up hill battle. And battle they did. We pulled the goalie with a minute left in the 3rd period (there are 4 periods in IIHF Roller hockey) and brought the score to 3-1 and gained some momentum. The heat and lack of concentration was too much though and the game ended 5-1.
A great result though for a team that will have 11/12 returning next year. Well done to everyone!
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