How the U18LL2 Collingwood Blues Rolled Into North Bay and Skated Out Wearing the Crown
Every minute of the drive was worth it — because the U18LL2 Collingwood Blues rolled into the North Bay Challenge Cup ready to make some noise, and they did not back down for a single shift.
🧊 FRIDAY – SETTING THE TONE
Game 1 – WIN (Shutout)
Graydon “The Wall” Horne opened the tournament in style, shutting the door and kicking off the weekend with a huge shutout. Calm. Focused. Unshakeable.
Game 2 – TIE
A back-and-forth battle that showed Collingwood’s grit. They held strong, earned the point, and stayed undefeated.
🔥 SATURDAY – MOMENTUM BUILDS
Game 3 – WIN (Shutout)
Jack “The Lock” Smith took the crease and lived up to his name — when he’s in net, the door is locked and nobody’s getting in. A flawless performance.
Game 4 – WIN
The Blues kept rolling with relentless pressure, slick puck movement, and every line doing their job.
After four round-robin games, Collingwood sat in 1st place, allowing only 2 goals all round robin. A complete team effort that punched their ticket straight to the semifinals.
⚡ SUNDAY – HEART, HUSTLE & HIGH STAKES
Semi-Final – WIN (3–2 Nail-Biter!)
A tight, intense, playoff-style showdown. Collingwood dug deep, battled through every push, and shut it down when it mattered most. A hard-earned win that sent them to the final.
Championship Final – WIN (6–1)
A complete takeover. The Blues exploded with offence, shut everything down defensively, and dominated the game from start to finish. The energy on the bench, the execution on the ice — pure championship hockey.
🏆💙 COLLINGWOOD U18LL2 TAKES THE CUP!
This weekend had everything hockey is supposed to have:
bonding, grit, skill, laughs, heart, and memories these boys will carry forever.
6 games.
Only 5 goals allowed.
And a championship cup coming home to C-WOOD.
From goaltending brilliance…
to quick transitions…
to rock-solid defence…
to clutch scoring…
the Blues proved they’re a force.
🙌 A HUGE THANK YOU
To our incredible coaching and bench staff, whose leadership, preparation, encouragement, and positivity keep this team thriving — thank you.
This championship reflects your dedication.
To our manager and amazing parents — your support makes weekends like this possible. We will even blow horns and ring bells, when needed. lol
To North Bay — thank you for being fantastic hosts and creating an unforgettable tournament atmosphere.
💙🔥 WAY TO GO, BOYS — THE CUP IS COMING HOME TO C-WOOD! 🔥💙