Out of the Gate, Lexington, KY, Accomplishments (Big Bear Tournaments)

The 10U championship game between the CCYHA Blue Jackets and the Ashburn Xtreme was a thriller from start to finish. Ashburn struck first, taking an early lead in the opening period. The Blue Jackets answered back quickly to even the score at 1-1. The second period brought more excitement as both teams traded goals, heading into the third period tied 2-2. Despite plenty of chances, neither side could break the deadlock in the final frame, sending the game into overtime. In the extra period, the Blue Jackets delivered the decisive blow, scoring the game-winning goal to secure a hard-fought 3-2 victory and claim the championship title.

The Ashburn Xtreme captured the 12U Championship with a hard-fought 5-4 victory over the Greenville Rage. Ashburn came out strong, dominating the first period with three quick goals to take control early. Greenville answered with one goal in the opening frame and added another in the second, but Ashburn extended their lead with two more goals in the second period, making it 5-2 heading into the third.  The Rage mounted a furious comeback in the final period, scoring twice to close the gap to 5-4. Despite the late push, Ashburn held firm in the closing minutes to secure the win and the championship title.

The Pittsburg Artic Foxes were awarded the 14U Champion Title after an undefeated round robin play.

The Ashburn Xtreme claimed the 16U Championship with a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Nashville Flyers.  Ashburn set the tone early, striking twice in the first period to take a 2-0 lead. Nashville answered with a goal cutting the deficit to 2-1. The second period was a defensive battle, with neither team finding the back of the net.  In the third period, Ashburn extended their lead with two more goals, making it 4-1. But the Flyers weren’t done yet; they stormed back with two quick goals to make it 4-3 and put the pressure on late. The Xtreme defense held strong in the final minutes, securing the championship.

The Nashville Flyers claimed the 18U Championship with a commanding 6-2 victory over the Greenville Rage.  The Flyers opened the scoring in the first period to take an early 1-0 lead. They broke the game wide open in the second period, netting four goals to build a commanding advantage. Greenville managed to get on the board in the second, but Nashville carried a 5-1 lead into the final frame.  In the third period, both teams traded goals, with Nashville adding one more and Greenville scoring their second of the game. The Flyers’ dominant second period proved to be the difference as they skated away with the championship title.