It was reminiscent of when Coach Herb Brooks told Team USA that if they played the Soviets ten times that the Soviets would probably win nine. But not that night, that night was "their time" when Team USA finally defeated the Soviets and went on to win the gold medal at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid NY. So much was the same for the Hamburg Islanders when they faced off in the final championship game against the mighty Hamburg White Sabres for the Pee Wee Championship at Hamburg Ice Arena Sunday March 27th. The Hamburg Islanders lost to the Hamburg White Sabres in every match up during the regular season and in the divisional playoff round. But this time was “their time” when the Hamburg Islanders won the right to claim the Ultimate Championship for the 2010-2011 Hamburg Pee Wee House League. The continuously improving offensive puck presence of the Islanders netted two goals to the Sabres’ one in the final championship game. The final moments was a nail-biter for fans on both sides of the puck as the Sabres pulled their goalie in favor of the extra attacker in an effort to try to tie the game. But solid defense and resilient goaltending by the net-minders shut the door on the Sabres securing the right to engrave the name Islanders on the Hamburg Championship Trophy. Both teams played their hearts out. Pictured on the Champions Team is:
Head Coach: Ben Hornquist. Assistant Coaches: Mark Wolbert, Matt Brzozowiec and James Moore.
Players: Paul Hackathorne, Devin Doyle, Matt Hornquist, Owen Bean, Thomas Disimone, Matt Bull, James Pollinger, Thomas Wolf, Evan Shanley, Tom Hayes, James Moores, Joe LoTempio, Adam Brzozowiec, Zachery Boling, Ethan Falzone, and Matt Pierino.
Pee Wee Hockey - It was "Their Time"
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says ... on Wednesday, Mar 30 at 7:15 AM
Great news story. Nice to see the underdogs win. It just goes to show you, Hard work will pay off in the end.
says ... on Wednesday, Mar 30 at 6:12 PM
Very proud of our team. All the hard work and playing as a team paid off.It was a fun season and a great ending. Thank you parents,assisant coachs and to my friend coach Ben!
says ... on Wednesday, Mar 30 at 7:19 PM
Congratulations Islanders!
says ... on Wednesday, Mar 30 at 9:44 PM
Awesome job Evan. We almost did Hamburg instead of WS. We will be pee wees next year. We were the West Seneca White Sabres for house. Our select team played Hamburg Select a few times. We have our last championship tournament game Thursday.
says ... on Thursday, Mar 31 at 12:00 AM
We are so proud our nephew Ethan Falsone and the team. The article say's it all. They worked and played hard and in the end they WON. Remember these special moments. Congrats!!! Love Uncle Louie & Aunt Tina
says ... on Thursday, Mar 31 at 10:36 AM
congratuations on a wonderful ending to a long season. we wish we could have been there. word is matt and the rest of the team played their hearts out and deserved the win. our son and grandson make us proud.
says ... on Thursday, Mar 31 at 1:15 PM
Way to go team!! Awesome!! So proud of my nephew Joe LoTempio!
says ... on Thursday, Mar 31 at 11:55 PM
Congratulations to all of you! We are very proud of our "great" nephew Matt!! Great job, great photo!! love, Aunt Elaine and Uncle Bob
says ... on Friday, Apr 1 at 3:43 PM
Great job boys. Everyone played hard all season and deserved this. Made all of us parents proud. A big Thank you to all the coaches for their time and positive influences. Champion Hamburg Islanders. Way to go Devin, keep skating hard !
says ... on Friday, Apr 1 at 3:56 PM
Congratulations to the "Hamburg Islanders " for winning the championship. Gret coaching! Great playing! I couldn't be more proud of my nephew Ben and my greatnephew Matt. Way to go!
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