Bermuda Win 3rd Consecutive Ball Hockey Game

June 5, 2013

hoc130529With their defeat of Israel, Bermuda has made it three wins in three games at the 2013 World Ball Hockey Championships, going on in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada.

It was a quick turnaround for team the Bermuda who, coming off a physical game against Italy, to match up against a strong Israel team. It was clear from the outset that Israel was prepared and eager to upset a 2 & 0 Bermuda team.

Bermuda’s Adam Chevis got the team on the board in the first period with a hard slapshot that found the back of the net. David Gazzard found himself in the slot and slapped one past the Israeli keeper to give Bermuda a 2 goal advantage.

In the second period the Israel team raised the level of play and peppered the Bermuda goalie Etienne Forgues. Forgues who was playing his first game of the tournament would not let his teammates down and made save after save to keep Bermuda in the game. One save in particular was of the highlight reel quality and it really lifted the Bermuda bench.

Unfortunately Bermuda ran into some penalty trouble in the 2nd period and had to rely heavily on Forgues and their penalty killers. Israel did strike in the 2nd period and arguably outplayed Bermuda in the period.

During the 2nd period intermission Bermuda regrouped and was ready for the start of the third. Critchley would strike on the powerplay with Cory Caouette sliding a nifty pass over to the captain who rifled it into the back of the net.

With a 2 goal advantage again Bermuda settled into their game and veteran sniper Chris Merritt buried a fantastic top corner shot which all but sealed the game. Bermuda made a few more penalty kills before Bermuda Ball Hockey Association and Worlds legend Tom Miller gathered up a loose ball and officially ended the game with an important empty net goal.

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  1. George says:

    Sorry need to ask how many Bermudians actually play on this team??

    I appreciate its a good recreational sport for all the Canadian/American ice hockey players on Island (and from the results it sounds like they are pretty good) but what genuine interest do Bermudians have in the sport?

    • abc123 says:

      Why u hating on these guys?????????

      We don’t see you out there competing in any sports. If you do, please tell us what accomplishments you have received lately.

      They are obviously doing better than Bermuda’s football, cricket, etc. etc. teams

      GET A LIFE!

    • Hockey player says:

      I believe there are at least 4 Bermudians on the team and several spouses of Bermudians as well. There are also many Bermudians who play in the Bermuda Ball Hockey League who are not on the national team.

      If you want to see what these guys have done for the island, take a look at the great facility they built on North Shore which is used by Bermudians, non-Bermudians, adults and kids. This was a direct result of their efforts and is a top notch facility.

      • George says:

        Thanks Hockey Player for answering my sincere questions as they were intended! Good to hear about what has been achieved by both Bermudians and non-Bermudians working together to further sport to the benefit of all!

        abc123 – take a chill pill mate, no one is hating on anyone! As ball hockey is not a traditional Bermuda sport I was simply inquiring about the uptake by/and involvement of Bermudians in the sport! I made no comment about their success or made any comparison to football, cricket or any other sport on the Island. As you don’t know me or what sports I play I am not sure how you’re able to come to conclusions about what I have contributed to sport on-Island.

        I think some ‘time in the box/sin bin’ for an egregious post may be in order Bernews ; ) !

  2. sonso says:

    no matter where you are from, at the event, you represenet the country where you reside in, regardless if you are a citizen or not.

    the same is tru for the other countries participating, not all are from the country they are representing.