Tighe's hockey team - The Fluffy Dragons

The season is over.  Runner Up in their Grade.  So proud of their dedication and committment to the game.  These players took on all weather and opponents. 

 Their semi final against Kaharoa was the best of the season.  A nail biter, and 2-2 at the end of the game.  Kaharoa had scorched the team earlier in the season 12-3.
I just would like to thank Quinn, the assistant coach, and Taylor (Alex's sister) as assistant assistant coach.

Joe, Marissa, Hayden, Alex, Kayden, Kyra, Ruby, Emma, Tighe, Wiki.

The last night of the hockey

 

Quinn played for JPC Intermediate Black this year.  Being selected for the A grade team meant longer practises, and more training time.  The games are longer than Junior hockey, and it is cold nights for the supporters.  I always took along some hot chocolate.  One night it was snowing.  Other nights the turf would start to freeze after 8pm. 

The games in the season were intense, and the competition fierce.  The team finished runner up to Taupo in their grade. The last night of the hockey season was a 6 aside tournament, dressing up, and lots of fun.

 

Quinn and team mates

Unfortunately the hat kept coming off during game play

A rainbow at the start of the evening was a good sign.  

 One of the teams were dressed as superheros.  Perhaps capes should make a comeback.

 Quinn scored goals in every game.  The games were exciting to watch.

 Another goal past Superman.

 At the end of the evening I was frozen, had no voice left from cheering the team on.  It was a briliant night.

JPC Black won the tournament, and got a trophy to take back to school. 

Tighe Hockey

 Tighe has had a fabulous season this year.  He still takes my breath away when he starts to dribble the ball.  He has amazing skills.  Yep, I am a proud Mama.

 Tighe averaged 2 goals per game. That's over 20 goals in the season.  His defense was amazing as well.  He would not let the ball past when playing Ruamata, our toughest team to play.

Some days it was ice hockey

 I was especially proud of Tighe, when he would take the time to show the less experienced team mates how to dribble, and use their hockey stick more effectively.  A great team player.