CARLYLE — The U18 Carlyle Cougars are on fire as they continue to play excellent hockey, defeating the Moosomin Rangers to move on to round three of the provincial playoffs.
The Cougars piled onto the bus on Feb. 21, making the long trek to visit the Lanigan Pirates for game one of round three.
Although it was roughly a four-hour trip, this did not hinder the team as it gave them time to relax and prepare for the game.
Tristan Dixon (The Moose) took guard in net, while the defense took care of their goalie.
It didn’t take long for the Cougars to plant one in Lanigan’s net, giving them a 1-0 lead.
By the end of the second period, Lanigan was unable to get one past The Moose, and the Cougars led 3-0.
Lanigan came out with determination and managed to slip one goal past The Moose, but that would be their only goal.
Shortly after, the Cougars once again found the back of the Pirates’ net, securing a 4-1 victory.
It was a late night for the U18 Cougars, but they felt the bus trip was well worth it.
Their next game is March 2 in Carlyle, and they hope to fill the arena with fans cheering them on. They are one win away from moving on to round four.
Kirk Himmelspach, coach of the U18 Cougars, said they finished fifth in the regular league and will play against Radville.
In this series, they will play a best-of-three with a full three games if necessary. Stay tuned for more updates.
