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The Citizen, 2017-01-26, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2017. Sports Big win The Blyth Brussels Atom L.L. Crusaders welcomed Central Perth to the Blyth and District Community Centre on Saturday and scored a big 6-2 win over their visitors. The Crusaders also faced off against the Mitchell Meteors on Sunday, Jan. 22 but couldn't keep their winning streak alive, being bested by the Meteors 8-2 in Elma Logan. The team will next face off against the BCH Ice Dogs on Feb. 4 at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre. Puck drop is set for 11 a.m. (Vicky Bremner photo) Novices make Silver Stick semis The Blyth -Brussels Novice Rep Crusaders made it to the semi-finals of the International Silver Stick competition in Michigan over the weekend. The team faced a difficult North Middlesex team in the semi-finals at the St. Clair Shores arena and were bested 8-3. The squad finished first in its round robin division, posting wins over the Strathroy Jr. Rockets (5-1) and the Aylmer Flames (6-3) on Saturday and started off the tournament with an 8-0 win over St. Mary's Rock on Friday, Jan. 20. Coach Greg Fritz said the team played well throughout the tournament, though their semi-final game was a rough match. The team remains undefeated in season play with the regular season coming to a close. "We haven't lost in the regular season, and we tied one of the other teams in our division once," Fritz said. "The team has been doing well and growing the whole time and that's all you can ask for." The team has five games before playoffs begin. On Thursday, Jan. 26 the squad travels to Clinton to take on the BCH Ice Dogs then welcomes the Central Perth Rep MEETING NOTICE Municipality of Morris-Turnberry The upcoming meetings for the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry will be held: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. Regular Council Meeting Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Planning Meeting Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. Regular Council Meeting squad to the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre on Jan. 28. Next month, the team faces off against the Zurich Thunder on the road on Feb. 3, the Ice Dogs again in Blyth on Feb. 4 and finish the season against the Arthur Vipers on Feb. 11. #1 And We Still Try Harder Recent circulation figures show The Citizen has the highest circulation in the northern part of Huron County, #3 in the entire county. The Citizen Proudly Community -Owned Since 1985 Bantams eliminated from Silber Stick The Blyth Brussels Bantam Crusaders participated in the International Silver Stick tournament last weekend in Forest. The team had a strong showing at the tournament where all the teams were tough, fast and competitive. Each team had to win their local Silver Stick tournament to earn a berth at the international event. The Crusaders had a rough start to the semi-final game with a 5-1 loss to the Mariposa Lightning on Friday. Things turned around on Saturday as the Crusaders, who were facing elimination, bested Southwest Bullets 1-0. The Crusaders struck early in the game and scored on the first shift at 29 seconds into the game, providing a 1-0 lead the team would defend for 39 minutes to earn the win. The game was tense for the fans and it was a well-earned victory in the end for Blyth Brussels. Unfortunately, the game saw Carson Heise sidelined with a broken arm after a tough hit in the first period. On Saturday afternoon, the team faced off against West Grey and posted a 3-1 to advance to the semi- finals. Great passing and staying out of the penalty box were key to the team's success. The Silver Stick semi-final was held early Sunday morning at 8 a.m. against Flesherton. The squads had faced off before at the West Grey tournament championship game earlier this season, when Flesherton edged out the crusaders in overtime. Flesherton came out strong, building a 3-0 lead over the Crusaders in the first period, but the squad found its legs in the second and scored three to tie the game. The third period was scoreless, meaning the teams would play a sudden victory overtime period to determine who would advance to the championship game. During the overtime period, Flesherton and the Crusaders battled back and forth for over three minutes of tense hockey until a scramble resulted in a goal for Flesherton. Congratulations to Mason Weber who was honoured by the tournament committee and named an All-Star of the tournament. The honour was unique as, traditionally, the recipient is picked from the teams that play in the final game. This team has proven this year that they know how to win, the players are highly competitive, leave it all on the ice every game and they can never be counted out, even if they fall behind. The team represented the area well and thanks the Belgrave Kinsmen and the Brussels Optimists who stepped up to help support and pay for the team's entry fee into the International Silver Stick tournament. Team representatives say it was an honour to represent their community and they felt honoured to be supported by the community. 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