Grand Bend lifeguards make 32 saves on Canada Day
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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