This past weekend we played in the KCIC Winter Classic Tournament that featured 3 out of 4 games being played on the outdoor ice.  The tournament lived up to its name as the outside games on Friday and Saturday night were quite cold as the temps didn't leave the 20's.  Sunday's final outside game was much nicer with a balmy 45 degree sunny day.  

The hockey competition was tough as we played some A1 teams.  We held our own, but had trouble scoring except in the last game of the weekend.  I guess the boys had been saving up as we beat the Cedar Rapids team 9-1.  The team is primed up and running on all cylinders as we head into the playoff stretch.  We are planning for a long playoff run....time to elevate our game. 

It was a tough weekend to be a defender, but Garrett handled it well.  For his efforts, he was awarded the hard hat.  Garrett has been playing solid defense all season long.  He moves and handles the puck well and is a steady smart defender who really is in control of things on the back end.  Great job, Garrett, the hard hat is long overdue for you!