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Mar 07, 2015 | Tyard | 730 views
OMHA All-Ontario Semi finalist winners!
It was a tough game three, but the Progressive Waste Solution South Muskoka Bears finished off the Collingwood Blackhawks in 3 straight games to take the All-Ontario Semi Final series. 

As mentioned, it wasn't easy as Collingwood had played the Bears tough all season but when it mattered, the Bears showed up and shut down a potent Backhawk offence.  The Bears allowed only 2 goals in the 3 game series, an indication of not just solid goaltending, but also determined, self-sacrificing play especially in ​their own end of the ice.  Last night this was especially evident as virtually every player blocked shots and took hits to make plays as well as they have all season.  Those pucks that did get through were all-but-one turned aside by Owen Nudd last night, and all-but-one by James Gee in the previous two games. So, while the scores in this series would indicate great goaltending, which we got, the whole story was about a defence-first team attitude, a relentless back-check and an all-hands-on-deck approach to play in their own end.  

In summary, the series went like this, 5-0 game one. 5-1 game two... and an extremely hard fought 3-1 game three!  It should be mentioned that the loudest and most vocal fans last night in Collingwood belonged to the Bears and it was especially inspiring for our group to see that Perry and Leo (and company) who look after the boys so well at our Bracebridge and Gravenhurst rinks... were there to lend their support. You guys are the best!

Now the Bears take on the same team they met in last year's All Ontario Final... the St. Mary's Rock. The Rock will be out for revenge and the Bears will be attempting the rare feat of repeating.   Both have a lot to play for having put together stellar seasons up to this point.  

Stay tuned for the game schedule which will be posted as soon as it's made available.  Please bring your family and friends out and support these players who are representing the South Muskoka region so well and who are trying to put the finishing touches on ​this amazing season!