Hyland Hills Hockey Association

The next day, with hard work and dedication the team found their stride, winning a 5-1 victory over the Colorado Springs Jr. Tigers. Going into the final game that afternoon the team had found themselves in a must win situation to have a shot for the Championship. The team rallied and continued the momentum from the morning game, and with a commitment to defense, posted a 3-0 shutout win over NCYH Jr. Eagles with Breyton Laskey in net.

At the end of the qualifying round, the Jaguars secured a bid for the Championship game, via the head to head tiebreaker over the Eagles. It would be a rematch against the Arapahoe Warriors.

The next morning the team seemed focused, probably a little nervous, but ready for the challenge. The parents were on edge, as after 2 periods of hockey the score was tied at 0-0. It was a game that seemed 1 goal was all it was going to take. It wasn't until 4 minutes left in the 3rd period when the Jaguar's Shana Cote was able to knock in a rebound from Devin Hays for a short handed goal, which would prove to be the game winner. With 20 saves by Andrew Miller and the second consecutive shutout for the team, the Hyland Hills Jaguars won the Championship game 1-0.

Congratulations to the Hyland Hills Squirt A Jaguar's, the 2011 Colorado Cup Champions!!!

Our lady Lynx made the trip to Rapid City, South Dakota in the mitts of a New Year's Eve winter storm. The drive that would normally take six hours turned into ten hours, arriving just an hour and half before the first scheduled game against Team Wyoming. It was a hard-fought game with both teams getting many chances. The puck bounced Wyoming's way and at the end of the game it was a 2-0 loss. (37-Becca Halter 20 saves)

A second game was scheduled for 10 pm and was delayed until 10:40 pm against the hometown Rushmore Thunder. The Lynx would be celebrating the New Year on the ice. Toward the end of the last period both teams traded goals like a heavy weight fight. With the score tied 4-4 and 2:15 remaining in the game #6 Ally Werhane scored the go-ahead goal. Rushmore Thunder pulled their goalie with a last ditch effort to tie the game. When Brooke reeled in the puck at center ice and was off to the races burring it making the final score 6-4/ Lynx win!! (17-Brooke Benton 2G) (6-Ally Werhane 2G) (41-Sam Hiller 1G, 2A) (24- Alyssa Wada 1G, 1A) (11-Mackinzie Nicholson 1A) (37-Becca Halter 21 saves)

After getting back to the hotel around 1:30 in the morning the Lynx were asked to step up and play the Thunder again at 10 am. The Lynx found their legs and pulled off a decisive 6-2 win. (17-Brooke Benton 2G, 1A) (21-Jozi Campbell 1G, 1A) (Clare Zupan 1G, 1A) (Sam Hiller 1G) (3-Tori Anderson 1G) (46- Kelsey Abila 1A) (11- Mackinzie Nicholoson 1A) (37- Becca Halter 22 saves, penalty shot save)

The Lynx laced them up again to play Team Wyoming at 2:00 pm and taking 2-1 advantage half way through the game. Only having ten skaters began to show its effect and Team Wyoming’s captain got lose and scored 4 goals. The game ended in a 6-3 loss. (17-Brooke Benton 1G, 1A) (65-Andy Tarver 1G, 1A) (6-Ally Werhane 1G) (11-Mackenzie Nicholson 2A) (37-Beacca Halter 26 saves)

The Lynx qualified for the championship game Sunday morning at 9 am. The border war was realized . . . Colorado vs. Wyoming. The first two periods were hard-fought and the Lynx were down by a score of 2-0. After the ice-make the Lynx rallied for an early third period goal scored by Jozi Campbell. Then Jozi scored a second third period goal to even the game. A five minute overtime was needed and neither team were able to score requiring a shoot out. The Lynx won the coin toss and shot first. Samantha Hiller made the best of the opportunity and scored! Becca Halter stood tall in net and stopped all three shooters, including in a dramatic play stopping Team Wyoming's captain on the last shot. Lynx Win! (21-Jozi Campbell 2G) (18-Clare Zupan 1A) (Becca Halter 16 saves, shoot out win)

Headed by Coach Dave Lisnik and assistant coaches Darcy Rode and Brent Ness, the Peewee AA team ventured to the East Coast for the North American Winter Championship. The tournament was held at the New England Sports Center in Marlborough, MA. Most families ended up traveling sometime on Christmas Day, but it’s for hockey. . . . Right?

Bringing a Colorado AA team to Massachusetts to play in a AA tournament that included AAA teams seemed a daunting task. None the less Hyland was motivated and had been well prepared by the coaching staff. The first game was a scrimmage Saturday the 26th, Hyland lost in a 8-1 battle. We were all sure that they were probably the weakest team in the tournament and our best chance to win. This was a learning lesson, don’t assume anything!!

We all went back to the hotel in Milford, MA about a 20 minute drive from the rink. We were hit with the news that a Noreaster was here! As we watched the snow fall and the wind blow we wondered if playing the 7:50 am scheduled game would be possible. With a call to the rink it was confirmed that the rink would not close unless it lost power. We figured the snow wouldn’t stick because it was snowing sideways and would end up somewhere west like Ohio.

In the morning we made the trip to the rink, it was a slow go but we made it. The Jaguars were ready to play the AA Minutemen Flames from Marlborough, MA. Hyland brought a good game with physical play. Scoring in bunches, with a solid break out and attention to team defense the Jaguars won 5-0! A second game was scheduled for later that afternoon against the AAA Minutemen Flames. Hyland again was a physical force but came out on the short side losing 1-5. We were all very pleased with the teams play and watching them work together.

Our third game was scheduled for an early Monday morning start at 6:30 am. After using my calculator and all my fingers trying to figure out what time we woke up, in Colorado time, I gave up. Lets just say it was EARLY! The Jaguars played well again focusing on team defense and unselfish play. They out played Assabet Valley scoring a late third period goal and wining 2-1!

The two tournament wins and one loss qualified the Jaguars for the consolation championship against the Rhode Island Hitman. The Jags would be playing for third or fourth. In a closely played game and having some quality scoring chances, Hyland ended up losing 1-2. We are all very proud of the team and their effort!!