Written by Leanne West
The Biermans Bantams hit
the road for 3 games just before Christmas. On Saturday Dec 22 the
boys were hosted by the Niagara Rivermen in a double header, taking 3 of 4
points from the hosts...
In game one, the Rivermen would see the net first early in the 1st taking a 1-0 lead. To tie the game in a quick comeback would be Justin Donnelly (Pinkerton) from passing efforts by Brent West (Shallow Lake) and Jordan Caskenette (Owen Sound). Taking a much deserving lead, Brady Becker (Durham) would find the mesh unassisted. Keeping the fans on the edge, the Rivermen would battle back to tie the game at 2-2. The second period would see many goals back and forth as the Rivermen would pull ahead 4-2 but not for long. Full steam ahead, Caskenette would put the Highlanders back in the game with a 4-3 score assisted by his line mates Donnelly and West. Hungry for more, West would tie the game, capitalizing on nice puck movement from Donnelly and Caskenette. Making a nice defensive rush, Braeden Marshall (Dundalk) would pot one in on a pass from Devin Perdue (Hanover) to put the Biermans boys in a 5-4 lead. The Rivermen would then come back to tie once again, but with 11:13 remaining in the 3rd, Caskenette would put one last goal on the Highlander side of the scoreboard to pull the Grey Bruce boys ahead 6-5. However, at 8:08 the Rivermen would take one last shot at the Highlanders to create a final score of a 6-6 tie.
The 2nd game of the day would see the Highlanders take 2 points from the Rivermen. Hayden Duplantis (Saugeen Shores) would change the score clock first on a pass from Marshall. Not seeing a payout just yet, the end of the 1st period would see the Grey Bruce boys down 2-1. Coming back for a tie, Donnelly would see the net unassisted. Putting more pressure on again, Marshall would help his team take a 3-2 lead unassisted. In a back and forth battle, the Rivermen would tie once again. Liking the taste of the last goal, Marshall would pot yet another to take his team to a 4-3 lead and game ending score.
Sunday's game against hosting Halton Hurricanes would show a hard battle but unfortunately also some travel fatigue. The Biermans squad would take the first lead in the first on a Caskenette deke from Collin Zettler (Hanover) but that would be the only goal the Highlanders would see. Holding on tight in the 2nd the Highlanders would enjoy the smell of a victory, but the Hurricanes would take advantage of the Highlander travel legs in the 3rd, taking 3 goals from the boys to take a 3-1 win.
The Biermans Bantams would like to wish everyone a safe and healthy New Year and look forward to seeing you at the rink.
Biermans Bar & Grill is the proud sponsor of the Grey Bruce Highlanders Major Bantam team and support local sports! You can find Biermans at 100 1st Avenue on the main street in Chesley, Ontario. Join us for 60¢ wing Wednesdays or $7.00 burger Tuesdays! Biermans boasts a fun friendly family atmosphere with a touch of class! With live entertainment on weekends and a large banquet facility upstairs with a capacity of 80+, there’s always excitement in the air at Biermans Bar and Grill. Visit Biermans, it’s good for ya!