PEI
Major U15 AAA league is set to begin Thursday October 14,2021 between Last
years Provincial Champions Eastern Express and Runner -Up Prince County
Warriors. Puck drop is at 7:40pm at Pownal Stadium
Eastern Expresshave put last seasons league championship in the
rearview mirror and are looking forward to building on that success to compete
again for the Island championship this season. With nine returning players from
last years team, the team expects to lean on these players to lead by example
with a high level of compete and lead the team into another successful season.
The team has a deep roster of first year players that should contribute right
away, combined with several second year U15 players completing the roster this
season. The Express look to compete with a high tempo game plan this
season with the goal of defending their league title.
Prince
County Warriors Will be led this season by a new coaching staff, but not new to the game . Head
Coach Rodney Gallant will be supported by Assistant Coaches ,Darcy Ashley,
Logan Smallman and Luke Oliver. These young former hockey players offer great
skill and knowledge of the game. The Warriors welcome back four returning
forwards and two returning Defence men.
Coach
Gallant has a great group of new players that bring Energy and skill to the
ice. In
nets, the team will be backstopped by two second year goalies.
Mid-Isle Matrixare looking to rebound this
upcoming season after a tough 2020-21 season. They will be leaning on the
shoulders of nine returning players and a talented group of first year players.
Our team is trending upwards this upcoming season, backed by two well
experienced goalies, defence that are tough to play against and a well rounded
group of forwards, We will look to play with speed and use our size to our
advantage. We will be putting our best foot forward every single night and
excited for the challenges ahead.
Central Attackunder new head coach Tyler McNeill & his staff consisting
of Jordan Rankin and Curtis McGregor will be a fresh, hungry, young
looking squad this season. They will be leaning heavily on their
veterans leadership on and off the ice., It will be important to play hard every time
they hit the ice We have a lot of rookies
and 2nd year players who are ready to play .We're going to be a team built around
hard work. but we think this group is up for the challenge. We're eager to get
this season started.