The SPWHL U11 Selects Steelers capped off their first season playing as part of an NOHA pilot project for Select teams in Northern Ontario by winning the Ajax Pickering Spring Thaw tournament on Sunday.
After a 1-3 record in the round robin the team rallied to win a do-or-die game against the Ajax Pickering Raiders (2-1) to clinch a fourth-seed in the semi-finals.
With a renewed energy and determination to win, the Steelers battled the undefeated North Bay Trappers in the semis to a lopsided victory of 5-2.
The championship game against the Prince Edward County Kings was a nail biter. The Steelers fell behind early, forcing them to rally and engage the defence, who were able to score three goals from the blue line, tying it up in the last four minutes of the game.
Overtime saw a short-lived 3on3 after a quick OT golden goal by the Steelers.
The entire team showed grit and heart, ultimately bringing home the gold to Sault Ste. Marie.
Congratulation, Steelers!!
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