Minor Atom, 2018-2019 (Hamilton Jr Bulldogs)

Busy on and off the ice, the HJB Minor Atom team take time to wrap Christmas presents for a family in need. Having been provided with a wish list, each player purchased gifts for a specific family member in the aim of making a small difference to someone else's life. While hockey provides kids with opportunities to learn about dedication, hard work, commitment and teamwork, it also provides life lessons and the importance of giving back to the community.
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This weekend saw the HJB Minor Atom team travel to Grey-Bruce to face the table topping Highlanders in what was to be a five goal thriller. As expected, the home team applied the early pressure which was met with stiff Bulldog defense. As the Bulldogs seemed to settle, the Highlanders struck first with a top corner goal from a tight angle. Undeterred the Bulldogs battled back and tied the game within minutes. The Highlanders answered back with a goal of their own, heading into the 2nd period up 2-1. Read More

Tuesday night saw the HJB Minor Atom team host the Brampton 45’s for the second time this season. Despite a number of good opportunities by both teams, the first period ended 0-0.

In a night were the Bulldogs struggled to clear their zone and racked up the penalty minutes the 45’s struck first on the power play. With 6:38 remaining in the second period the Bulldogs scored to tie the game 1-1 before taking a 2-1 lead early in the third. With 1:43 remaining, the Bulldogs added an empty net goal. Showing great patience and perseverance against a resolute Brampton defense, our young Bulldogs seal a 3-1 win.

Next up the HJB Tournament where the boys face tough opponents from the SCTA and ETA Leagues.

After a tough 3-2 loss earlier in the season, the HJB Minor Atom team headed out on the road Sunday for a highly anticipated rematch against a strong Halton Hurricanes team in what was to be a barn burner. Read More

Coming off a disappointing loss to the Niagara North Stars, the Bulldogs rebound with back-to-back wins against the Buffalo Regals and Burlington Eagles. Read More

On Tuesday, the HJB Minor Atom team came away with a 2-0 win against the Brampton 45s. Despite numerous chances the game remained scoreless heading into the third period. With 7 minutes remaining, the deadlock was broke with a great Bulldog goal. With the clock running down and after some nail-biting action, the Bulldogs secured the win with an empty net goal.

Next-up a home game against a strong Niagara North Stars. 
 
  

Game two saw the HJB Minor Atom team face a strong Halton Hurricanes team. The Hurricanes scored midway through the first period before adding a second in period two to take a 2-0 lead. The Bulldogs showed great character to battle back to tie the game 2-2 before conceding a penalty from which the Hurricanes capitalized and once again took the lead. The Bulldogs lose 3-2 and have the chance to bounce back away to Oakville on Thursday.

 The HJB Minor Atom team hosted the Southern Tier Admirals for their 2018-19 home season opener.After a back and forth game the Bulldogs came away with a hard fought 6-3 win.

 

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