LOCOS CLAIM OVERTIME CHAMPIONSHIP WITH 2-1 VICTORY
The Lakeside Locomotives once again reach the pinnacle of league dominance during the 2023-2024 Fall/Winter season at Lakeshore Sports Centre, marking the team's fourth league championship. The Locos would manage to jump out to a 1-0 lead against the Lancers in the championship game with a second period goal from Ezra Gennello. A Locomotives error in the team's zone would allow the Lancers to even the tally at 1-1 in the middle of the period. Despite powerplays and intense pressure from both benches, an overtime period would be needed to settle the verdict. Following a very strong Locomotives offensive push minutes into the fourth period, Clay Potochny would riffle home the shot that would send the Locomotives over the boards and into Championship fever for the fourth time in team history. The Locomotives would complete the regular season with a 14-5-0-1 record and tie Busch Leaugers and the Lancers for the top-spot in the seven team circuit. Based on tie-breakers, the Locomotives would be seeded #1 and cruise through the post-season to force the championship tilt. The Locomotives and Lancers would each capture two victories against each other during the regular, yet in the post-season, the Locomotives would add another two wins against the Lancers paving their way to the championship. Additional information on the regular season, the post-season, the double-elimination playoff bracket and more can be found on the link below. Matt Neiger and Kevin Wootton would like to say Thank You to all the Locos on another great season!