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Oiler Reps, East Lambton U11 teams in SilverStick finals

December 29, 2021

The Petrolia Oilers punched their ticket to the Petrolia Silver Stick U18 B final today with a 3-1 win over Wallaceburg

The Oilers fell behind 1-0 in the second but roared back with three goals against the Lakers in the semi final.

Petrolia will take on the Lambeth Lancers in the B final at 4 pm.

Meantime the East Lambton Eagle also make an appearance in the finals at Petrolia Silver Stick. The U18 team Hagersville 3-1 en route to the 2pm championship.

Meantime, East Lambton will take on the Lambton Shores Predators for the U11 C championship in Alvinston Thursday at 1:40pm. The Predators come into the final game with three wins while the Eagles are 2-1-1 on the tournament.

South Kent takes on Lambeth in the B final in Alvinston while Southpoint takes on Mt Brydges in the A final.

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