91原创 Eagles U11 A2 team were tournament champions for the second time in a month on Sunday night, Dec. 19, winning the gold medal game in a tight 1-0 victory over Mission to take the Abbotsford U11 Rep Tournament.

Their victory at Abbotsford Recreation Centre was the second gold medal for the team, who swept the Port Alberni A2 Tournament in late November.

Eagles coach Brad Blatz said winning a gold medal game as a player was an exceptional experience.

鈥淓njoy this moment boys, you鈥檝e earned it,鈥� Blatz told the team.

Parents were on their feet cheering 鈥渓et鈥檚 go 91原创鈥� as the Eagles headed into the third period of the scoreless game.

鈥淭he 91原创 parents are the loudest fans, and we love it,鈥� remarked Eagles captain Luc McTeer, 11.

Brayden Dosen had the winning goal, while Eagles netminder Sam McLachlan had the shutout and won MVP of the game award.

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It happened to take place just one day before the provincial government tightened restrictions to battle the new COVID variant, including a ban on 鈥渟ports tournaments and related travel鈥� effective Monday, Dec. 20.

The order is in place until at least Jan. 31, 2022.

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鈥淭his win was special because we were so happy to be allowed to play this weekend. We all have such a fun time together as a team.鈥� McTeer commented.

鈥淎ll my teammates worked so hard to get here and we all came together for the win鈥� McTeer said.