OHSWEKEN— Six Nations Midget LL#1 goalie Troy Martin continuously had the Ingersoll Express 1 shooters shaking their heads in frustration
Playing flawless hockey, Martin put on a show Saturday, December 14th at the Gaylord Powless Arena when he showcased a quick glove hand and lightning fast reflexes in recording what was a 2-0 shutout win against the Ingersoll Express 1.
“Troy played outstanding,” Six Nations coach Rodger Martin said. “He made a couple of desperation big saves. He really battled and I’m really proud.” Meanwhile getting on the scoreboard with a highlight assist was forward Cameron King.
“Cam just loves hockey,” coach Martin said. “He tries hard during practice and it’s such a pleasure having him on the team.”
Coming into action riding a one game losing streak Six Nations came out strong as they got some early first period chances including Jerren Henry who was robbed on a first minute partial breakaway. Both teams had opportunities but it wasn’t until just under 80 seconds remaining in the period when Athan Martin from the slot scored to make it a1-0 game. “It’s fun. I like playing with all my friends,” King said about playing hockey. In terms of what they did well in getting the win this hard working forward added, “We passed better than the other game.”
Approximately 20 seconds into the second period, Six Nations doubled their lead when King made an accurate tape to tape pass which found Vaughn VanEvery in the slot who didn’t miss in scoring to double the lead at 2-0.
‘We’ve improved on our passes,” Coach Martin said. “These are a great bunch of kids to coach.”
