September 16, 2006
TIGERS SPLIT SATURDAY GAMES, BRIAN STEELE MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT

In the morning game the Tigers started where they left off from Friday night. Dustin Hayward made a spectacular end to end rush capped off with a laser to the short side of the York Toros goaltender. The penalty filled affair saw the Tigers lose 2 of there defencemen, Sean Corvetti and David Johnston leaving them with a "short" bench for the remainder of the game (Tigers were already short 1 other defenceman to start the game leaving them with only 1 regular). Riley Skyba and Dustin Hayward were moved from their regular forward positions to the "D" for almost the entire game. They both called on previous experience as defenders and never looked out of place. Skyba showed outstanding patience, quarterbacking the play from the defensive end and clearing the zone effectively.

After the Toros scored twice to put them in the lead the Tigers came back and scored 3 unanswered goals thanks to Adam Hiscock with 2 and Jace McGrath who was rewarded with a goal for his hustle and determination. Hiscock should also be commended for his ability to drive to the net and capitalize on opportunities.

Despite having lost several players during the game the Tigers actually seemed stronger than their opponents in the 3rd period. The players dedication and effort to dryland training is already paying early dividends.

In the evening Saturday game the Tigers got off to a slow start and the Vaughan Panthers jumped all over them. Despite a late rally in the 3rd period with goals by Ryan Johnston and David Canavan, the Tigers were not able to overcome the 5 goal Panther lead.

The Tigers now prepare for their season opener against the Mississauga Terriers on Monday at Erin Mills.

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