The Hurricanes worked hard all year to earn the top spot and faced many adversities in achieving the number one seed going into the playoff mini series against the 12^th seed Dartmouth Ice Dawgs. The message was clear do not take this team lightly, the series, with a few bounces and some hot goaltending is not long enough to recover from.

Facing Dartmouth in game one in Barrington where a huge crowd turned out to support the kids the Hurricane looked to notch a victory. The Ice Dawgs were playing a very good game in the first couple of periods and being down just one going into the third they had put in some good competitive minutes and were within striking distance. The third period traditionally has been owned by the Hurricanes and in Barrington on this night there would be no surprises. With Morgan Messenger completing the hat trick and singles from Shatford and Benight lighting the lamp, the real difference was a collective effort by each forward to increase their effort and pressure to shut down the Ice Dawgs from mustering any dangerous attacks. The Hurricane were just a little two strong in the final frame making the final Hurricane 5 – Ice Dawgs 2

Game 2 of the series would take place in the Sportsplex in front of the Dartmouth hometown supporters hoping to see their Ice Dawgs push through for a game three. The game would be more in line however with the Hurricane performances of the past as the backend did a good job of moving pucks to alleviate any pressure. With only one breakdown, where Peterson made a huge glove save, the game was never in question. With two quick goals to open the third the Ice Dawgs hopes of a game three where pretty much shelved. The hard working Hurricane were leaving little doubt that they would earn the first berth into the provincial tournament.  With goals by Cooke, Messenger, Jollimore and Harnish to pace the offense, it was the fact that the Hurricanes gave up only nine shots in a nice defensive effort that sealed the win. Make the final Hurricane 4 – Ice Dawgs 0.

Hurricanes win the best of three series 2 games to none and are off to Berwick for Provincials!

The Hurricane now look forward to the final group of practices before they make the final run at the Provincial crown … yes folks that’s just a few more sleeps.