Juniors Finish Fourth In Cruisers Cup

The Buffalo Sabres junior team had a successful trip to Bramtpon, Ont., the weekend of Nov. 6-8, competing and earning fourth place in the inaugural Cruisers Cup.

The team finished with two wins, a tie and two losses over the course of three days. Highlights included a a 7-0 shutout of Hamilton, followed by a hard-fought 1-1 tie with Mississauga. The team lost to the Mid-American Eagles after previously winning a shortened game against that same team, which wasn't at full strength on Friday evening. The Junior Sabres lost on Sunday to Mid-Am and to the London Blizzard, who captured the Bronze Medal.

There were many outstanding performances over the course of the weekend. Nathan Bryant had a hat trick; Matt Murray scored a couple of key goals;  Brian and Jon Willis each scored goals. Tyler Ball played standout defense and offense, while Pierce Dunne had an outstanding weekend and stopped dozens of shots in multiple games.