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Oiler U18’s heading to Silver Stick semi-finals
December 29, 2023
The Petrolia Oilers U18 team plays in the semi finals today at 2 pm.
The Oilers advanced with two wins Wednesday including a 6-0 win over Mooretown in front of a packed crowd at the Greenwood Recreation Centre.
It is possible the Oilers will play a rematch of that game. Mooretown is also in the semi-finals, taking on Lambton Shores at 3:30 today meaning the finals could be a rematch of Wednesday’s opening tilt.
The Oilers semi-final opponent is Lambeth who beat Ilderton 3-2 Friday morning.
Meantime, the East Lambton Eagles play Dresden in the U18C quarter finals at 9:30 tonight in Petrolia.
In Alvinston; the East Lambton U11 C team takes on Wallaceburg this hour. The Eagles have a win and a tie so far this tournament.
In the U11B game today, it’s a Mooretown Petrolia showdown. The Oilers and the Flags are both 1-1 so far at the Alvinston Silver Stick tournament. Game time is 2:25pm.
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