Huron-Perth Lakers crowned International Silver Stick Champions in Whitby

The Huron-Perth Lakers became the first ALLIANCE U16 AAA club to win the Gloria Rints International Silver Stick Tournament in 17 years this past weekend, defeating the Toronto Red Wings by a score of 3-2 in overtime on Sunday,

Lakers captain Jake Murray scored the deciding goal in the extra frame, building off a pair of other Huron-Perth tallies from Jesse DeBruyn in the championship win. The club is coached by former London Knights forward Krys Barch, who played in the OHL from 1997-2000 before embarking on a 381-game NHL career spent between Dallas, Florida and New Jersey.

Huron-Perth skated to a 3-1 quarter-final win over the Vaughan Kings followed by a 2-1 semi-final victory over the Toronto Jr. Canadiens to reach the big dance.

Huron-Perth is 11-0-2 in regular season play, outscoring opponents 67-15.

The Whitby Silver Stick featured a three-way tie for the tournament scoring crown with Toronto Jr. Canadiens forward Keaton Ardagh and Detroit Little Caesars teammates Landon Jackman and Massimo Santa Maria each registering 10 points.

For full tournament results, visit silverstick.org