Selkirk Saints, Castlegar Gentleman big winners as Team Price claims Christmas Classic
By The Nelson Daily Sports
The Fifth Annual Christmas Classic was another “Classic” as Team Price took on Team Heaven in an overtime thriller at the Castlegar Complex
However, the big winner was the Selkirk Saints and Castlegar Gentleman’s Hockey League as more than $1500 was raised for both organizations.
The Saints were the big benefactors, as the team received more than $1000 while $500 was raised for the Castlegar Gentleman’s Hockey League.
On the ice, Team Price captured bragging rights with a 7-6 OT win.
Josh Lamont proved to be the hero of this year’s classic for Team Price, taking a centering pass from Topher Plonka to score the winning tally.
The game was close throughout as Team Heaven held the lead over Team Price 3-2 heading into the half way break of the game.
Both teams had been trading shots in the very tight affair. Keagan Little tied the game at 3’s on a great rush, followed by a goal by Dustin Gorkoff and then Jeff Sidey to give Team Price the 5-3 lead.
This is when Team Price Captain Bergen Price took a too many men penalty and Team Heaven Captain Brent Heaven capitalized to make it a 5-4 game.
The momentum shifted into Team Heaven’s favour as they peppered Dillan Lamont deep into the third period. Team Heaven tied the game 5-5 until a great short handed rush by Dustin Gorkoff to give Team Price the 6-5 lead.
Dillan Lamont made four amazing saves to keep the lead into the last minute of the game. Yet again the Team Price Captain took another penalty to put Team Heaven on the Power Play with a minute left. With the goalie pulled, Brent Heaven scorched Team Price to tie the game and get the hat trick.
As hats hit the Ice Team Price had to gather themselves and get ready for Overtime.
After the game, the Element Night club supplied Shuttle busses for all fans and participants to head to the Element to mingle afterwards. All door proceeds went to the Saints Hockey Club and CGHL.
The Christmas Classic event would like to thank Element Night Club, Joanne Bursey (Century 21), Cartwrights Pub, Source for Sports and Hall Printing for their support.
Without local support events like these would not be possible.
Story originated at The Nelson Daily
