Vermilion Tigers Shine In Front Of Home Crowd

First face-off of the game. Photo Sonya Lee

The Vermilion Jr. B Tigers delivered a statement performance on Friday night, dominating the Cold Lake Ice with a commanding 7 to 0 shutout in front of a fired-up hometown crowd. From puck drop to the final buzzer, the Tigers controlled the pace and never let up, putting on a clinic in all three zones.

Offensively, the Tigers came alive with goals from Davidson and Meiklejohn, while McNab, Malka, Capjack, and Haygarth each added to the onslaught. The team’s chemistry was on full display with crisp passing, smart puck movement, and relentless pressure in the offensive zone. Every line contributed, and the scoreboard reflected the depth and firepower Vermilion brings to the ice this season.

Defensively, the Tigers were rock solid, smothering Cold Lake’s chances and backing it up with stellar goaltending to secure the shutout. The crowd erupted as the final seconds ticked down, celebrating not only a dominant win but a complete team effort.

Cale Johnston earned Collège Park Motors’ Player of the Game honours for his outstanding two-way play and leadership on the ice. His relentless work ethic and smart decision-making were key to maintaining momentum and driving the team forward all night long.

Adding a special touch to the evening were the Mini Tigers, Kooper Elgie and Karson Elgie, who led the team onto the ice with pride and excitement. The young Tigers energized the arena and reminded everyone of the strong future of hockey in Vermilion.

The Mini Tigers for the home opener on September 19, were Boe D’Andrea and Damon Olson and the College Park Motors’ Player of the Game was Ryan Stowe.

The season may be young, but the Tigers are already setting the standard with their relentless play and team-first mentality.