On a cool November 2nd afternoon, the Yetis faced off against Just the Tip, showcasing their talent and teamwork in an exciting ball hockey showdown at the BHi Brantford 1 venue. The elimination series game was nothing short of thrilling with both teams battling it out with all their might. However, it was the Yetis who emerged victorious at the final whistle.
The first period was a flurry of activity with Yetis’ players Jason Gates, Chris Badanjak, and Geoff Kitchen all scoring, putting the Yetis into a strong position early on. The ball was passed skillfully, with notable assists from Dwayne MacDougall and Chris Hague, helping the Yetis to build their lead.
Just the Tip showed their resilience in the second period with a goal from Jacob Gerrard assisted by Jacob Carmichael. However, the Yetis continued their determined play with Gates and Badanjak once again finding the back of the net. The final goal of the period was a fine team effort, with scoring by Gates and assists from Geoff Kitchen and Dwayne MacDougall.
The third period saw Just the Tip trying to stage a comeback, with Jacob Carmichael scoring twice, assisted by Lawrence Vanevery, Justin Harrot, and Jeremiah Gerrard. The Yetis, however, were quick to quell any hopes of a rally with goals from Chris Hague and a hat-trick from Chris Badanjak. The final nail in the coffin was an unassisted goal by Badanjak in the last minute of the game, securing the well-deserved victory for the Yetis.
The final scoreline read Yetis victorious, marking them as the winners in the elimination series. This exciting game was a testament to both teams’ skill and sportsmanship. We look forward to more such thrilling showdowns in the future.