Atom AE, 2014-2015 (Wasaga Beach Minor Hockey)

The Wasaga Stars closed out their season with perhaps their best performance so far. Penetang struck first, only to have the Stars draw even on a rocket to the top corner from team Captain Matthew Dore. After the Flames pulled ahead with a second goal, Wasaga appeared to again knot the score on laser from rushing center Aiden Frazer; however, the ruling on the ice was no goal and the deflated Stars could not recover.  The Atom AE Stars have continually elevated their game over the course of the season and ended the playoffs with another great effort and heads held high.

The big ice surface at the Eddie Bush arena made for a fast-paced contest that featured superb passing and end-to-end action as the Stars dropped a 3-0 decision to Collingwood. Netminder Noah Marsh looked sharp and made several heart-stopping saves, wingers Sam Collie and Cole Rumbolt were fired up and checked relentlessly, and Cole Sacerty took home Hardest Working Player honors. 

Wasaga came hungry and ready to play, but found themselves unable to score in a frustrating loss to Shelburne. Tireless team captain Matthew Dore left it all on the ice, with solid play in the defensive end and several exciting end-to-end rushes. Keegan Brannigan once again proved relentless and came close to lighting the lamp, while Trevor Hutchinson earned Hardest Working Player honors with a superb two-way effort.

The Georgian Shores Lightning hung on to the early lead for the win after the never-say-die Wasaga Stars came storming back in the third period. Hardest Working Player Keiran Fancett (1A) led the rally, notching an assist on a goal by sniper Aiden Frazer (1G). Also scoring for the Stars was Cole Sacerty (1G) on the pass from Mercedes Caldas (1A). Playmaker Jesse Charbonneau (2A) helped quarterback the offensive surge, drawing assists on both Wasaga goals.

Game 2 of the round robin was a raucous affair with plenty of action at both ends of the ice. Cole Sacerty (1G) scored the Star's lone goal unassisted on a quick shot after a brilliant rush up the right side. Blueliner Mia MacNicol put in a clutch performance that included a diving play to stop what looked like a sure goal, and defensive stalwart Keegan Brannigan was relentless and earned Hardest Working Player honors.