The Major Midget AA Avalanche defeated Brampton 4-3 to capture the Tri-County Championship on Saturday March 24, 2017.
The Avalanche took the championship series 3 games to 1.
In game 4 in Brampton, the Avalanche held a 3-1 lead going into the third period only to see Brampton tie it up with two unanswered goals. With the score tied 3-3, the Avalanche put the puck deep in Brampton's end and buried a back hand shot into the top right hand corner with 3.9 seconds left in regulation to capture the championship.
Tri-County Finals Game Results
Game 1: Avalanche 3, Brampton 0
Game 2: Brampton 5, Avalanche 4
Game 3: Avalanche 5, Brampton 0
Game 4: Avalanche 4, Brampton 3
Congratulations to the Avalanche on a great season (24 wins, 15 losses, 4 ties, Silver Medal at Stoney Creek Tournament of Champions) and a great Tri-County final.
Front row (left to right):
Quentin DiBenedetto, Matt Drury
Middle row (left to right):
Luke Gustin, Matt Valaitis, Jadon Aguanno, Graham Hebscher, Clayton Wells, Callum MacDonald
Back row (left to right):
John MacDonald (Coach), Garnet Delsey, Liam Giacomelli, Mark Randazzo, Cameron Pavao, Cameron Fitpatrick, Rich Walters, Jacob Stampfli, Angus MacDonald, Jason Aguanno (Trainer), Rich Walters (Coach)
Missing from photo: Justin Williamson, Noah Doan, Mike Gustin (Trainer)