Braves edge Metcalfe Jets B1 in championship thriller
Braves Capture Gold at U13B Tournament
The Brockville Junior Braves closed out a highly competitive U13B Tournament in Carleton Place with a hard-fought
3–2 victory over the Metcalfe Jets B1 in the gold medal game on Sunday afternoon, capping off an exciting weekend
of hockey featuring strong performances across both groups.
The championship matchup delivered end-to-end action, with both teams trading chances and momentum throughout
the game. Brockville ultimately found the decisive goal in a tightly contested final to secure the tournament
title and finish the weekend as undefeated medal round champions.
Group Stage Highlights
Group A saw the Metcalfe Jets B1 establish themselves early as a dominant force, earning wins over
Sturgeon Lake Thunder and Kanata Pink Panthers before edging the CP Kings B1 in a close 2–1 contest.
The Jets finished group play with a strong goal differential and carried that momentum into the elimination rounds.
In Group B, the Brockville Junior Braves delivered two shutout performances, defeating CP Kings B2 and Clarence
Creek Castors by a combined score of 7–0. Their only blemish in round robin play came in a narrow 2–1 loss to
Ottawa North Thunder, setting the stage for a strong push in the playoffs.
Semifinal Drama
The semifinal round produced two compelling matchups. Metcalfe advanced to the gold medal game with a 3–2 win
over Clarence Creek Castors in a closely contested battle, while Brockville made a statement with a 4–0 shutout
victory over CP Kings B1, earning their place in the final.
Medal Games
The bronze medal game saw Clarence Creek rebound from their semifinal loss with a strong 4–0 victory over
CP Kings B1, securing a place on the podium after a consistent weekend of play.
In the championship final, Brockville and Metcalfe delivered a fitting conclusion to the tournament.
The 3–2 result reflected the evenly matched nature of the contest, with both teams demonstrating speed,
structure, and resilience throughout the game.
Tournament Podium
Gold – Brockville Junior Braves
Brockville finished the tournament with multiple shutouts and a championship victory,
showcasing consistency and composure in the medal round.
Silver – Metcalfe Jets B1
The Jets were one of the most dominant teams in group play and advanced to the final
after a dramatic semifinal win.
Bronze – Clarence Creek Castors
Clarence Creek capped off their weekend with a strong bronze medal performance,
finishing with key wins in both group play and the medal round.