Atom AE, U11 Boys, 2018-2019 (Mitchell Minor Hockey)

The Thompsons Ltd. Mitchell Meteors Atom AE hockey team traveled to Lucknow this week for game two of the Neilson Division finals against the Huron-Bruce Blizzards. The local boys had taken game one in Mitchell a few days earlier, and went north with hopes of wrapping up the 4 point series.

On Saturday March 16th the Thompsons Ltd. Mitchell Meteor Atom AE team hosted game one of a three game series with the Huron-Bruce Blizzards. The teams had faced each other earlier in the season and they had all been close matches. The Blizzards definitely had the size advantage but in would be Mitchell coming away with the 1-0 win.

The Thompsons Ltd. Mitchell Meteor Atom AE team faced off against the Wingham Ironmen for the last scheduled game in Group A of Neilson WOAA action. Going into the game both Mitchell and Wingham had 8 points, tied for the top spot. The boys knew that it was a win or go home situation. The entire game was full of excitement with plenty of end to end action, with the Meteors coming out with a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory!!

On March 5th the Thompsons Ltd Mitchell Atom AE team traveled to Belmore to take on the Wingham Ironmen in what was a do or die game for the locals. Wingham was sitting on top of the WOAA Group A standings with 4 wins (8 points), while Mitchell was close behind with 2 wins and 2 ties (6 points). With only two games remaining, both between these two teams, Mitchell needed to win to have a chance. With a strong team effort and good defensive play, Mitchell would come away with the 4-1 win!

The Thompsons Ltd. Mitchell Atom AE team took part in the Aylmer AE Tournament this weekend. Although they were not successful in moving onto Sundays action, the small group played well coming away with two close losses and a tie.