Threat defeats Peewee Chinooks

Peewee Chinooks vs Lethbridge Threat
C. Davis photos and video

Chris Davis, Sports

Pincher Creek's Peewee Chinooks had the distinction of being the only local team playing on home ice this weekend after a planned midget tournament was cancelled.  On Sunday afternoon the Chinooks hosted the Scotiabank Threat at the MCC arena for a rather uninspired game of hockey.

The Threat dominated play throughout most of the game, winning it by a convincing 6-1 margin.

The Threat were up 3-0 at the end of the first period.  Chinooks goalie Wes Krampe was under fire constantly, a situation that continued into the second.  The second period saw the Threat increase their lead to 5-0.  The period was marred by an overabundance of penalties, including a game misconduct for Chinooks #8 Sam Jordan after a slashing incident that resulted in serious injury to a Threat player.  That incident escalated as one of the Threat coaches couldn't refrain from repeatedly using profanity to abuse the refs, resulting in an expulsion for him as well.  A disgraceful display from an adult who should know better if he's going to coach children in a public facility.

The third period was calmer and more even, with a goal for each team.  The Threat were up 6-0 and it was looking like a shutout was likely when Chinooks #15 Trinity Tanner made good on a beeline to the Threat net and scoring, assisted by #5 Brandi Yellow Wings.

Final score 6-1 Lethbridge.

The Chinooks were definitely not on top of their game this time out.  Their passing play was weaker than we've come to expect, both in attempts and execution.  #40 Ethan Grier was notable for his numerous goal scoring attempts, and #4 Beyonce Crowshoe was again solid on defence, but the spark was missing overall.

The Peewee Chinooks are scheduled to be back on home ice next Saturday, December 7 when they will host Lethbridge 3, starting at 5:00 pm. December 13-15 they will be hosting a Peewee tournament at the Memorial Community Centre arena.  Their first game of the tournament is scheduled for Friday, December 13 starting at 7:15 pm.  Four teams will be participating.