U18 Men 2011 Season in Review
The 2011 season brought with it a new team and a new attitude. After a tough 2010 season the boys came out in great numbers and ready to work. With two convincing wins to start the season against both the Brockville Privateers and Bytown Blues the boys knew they were on the right track.
Mid-Season brought with it, its typical challenges, the extreme heat and intense thunderstorm, with these challenges brought a loss to the strong Ottawa Irish. With this brought a feeling of disappointment as the boys felt they did not play their best match.
A mid-season overnight trip to the National Capital Festival brought the boys even closer together compiling a convincing record of 4 wins 1 lose and 1 tie.
With the renewed team following the Festival the boys had very compelling wins over both the Ottawa Indians, and the Ottawa Beavers. These wins left the boys at the top of the table and ready to play for the Eastern Ontario Championships.
The Championship match was a well fought match that saw several lead changes; however, the panthers would prevail to be the 2011 Eastern Ontario Champions. A special thanks to all of boys who came out and gave everything they had week in and week out, I look forward to another great season in 2012.
Blake Wilson,
Head Coach
