|
 THE BIG PICTURE CAPTURES THRILLING S.H.L. FINAL
Perry Babcock’s fifth and final goal came just over two minutes into sudden death to break a 4-4 tie and earn “The Big Picture” the Coupe Colonel Cup as 2008 winners of the Senior Hockey League, with a 5-4 victory.
Babcock’s five goal performance is believed to be the most dominating championship game effort in the 19 year history of the S.H.L. “I have never won SHL, so I really wanted to win,” Babcock reflected. “I couldn’t have done it without Tyler (Grant). He assisted three of my five goals.” Not to be outdone, Stephen Warde of the opposing “Specialer than Vespers” squad also turned in a  hat trick, including a goal just three seconds into the game. “We may have gotten overconfident. We had some defensive lapses.” Warde added, “All in all it was a good game.”
The wining team’s only lead of the game came on the overtime clincher, but “we just kept battling back to keep it close the entire way,” said David Balderston, winning coach. The game, called by some observers the best they’ve ever seen in this league, featured great passing and goaltending to go along with the scoring onslaught. Along with the offensive show put on by Babcock and Warde, Vincent Brennikmeyer also had one goal.
Tyler Grant of the winning squad becomes a rare two time winner of the Coupe Colonel Cup he encapsulated the importance of the SHL to Senior Section: “I was really nervous going in, but it’s great to win again.” (see winning team photo and roster)
|
ATTENTION PARENTS:
sailed away with an easy win in Saturday morning’s Pok-O Regatta, held in perfect conditions on Long Pond.
: