These athletes are the definition of a team. We do not rely on one or two standout performers; this is a well-balanced group of hardworking, resilient players who show up to every practice prepared to compete and improve. Their grit, commitment, and genuine love of the game have been the foundation of an incredible season.
We opened the year with an early tournament in Markham, competing primarily against B teams. Our record after that weekend was 1-4, and through the first five games of the season we sat at 1-4. What stood out most, however, was how this group responded. They never questioned their potential. Instead, they leaned into the challenge, built trust, and grew stronger together. Their bond off the ice deepened, and their communication, respect, and confidence on the ice followed.
Over the next 29 games, the team found its rhythm. After several tightly contested matchups in late September and October, strong goaltending, steady composure, and increasingly connected team play fueled our progress heading into the Stratford tournament.
In Stratford, the team played with confidence and freedom and the results were outstanding. Across four round-robin games and two playoff games, the team scored 31 goals and allowed only one. They capped off the weekend with a 5-0 championship win over a team that had previously edged us 1-0 earlier in the season. Stratford Champions.
From there, the momentum continued. The team finished the next 29 games with a remarkable 28-0-1 record.
From the start, our coaching staff believed this group had the potential to accomplish something special by season’s end. What they achieved is extraordinary, and they achieved it sooner than anyone anticipated. After months of dedication and steady growth, this group of athletes, representing the London Devilettes as the U15C Competitive team, has earned the opportunity to move into the second half of the season as U15B and represent the London Devilettes organization at that level.
This is a significant milestone and a testament to the character of the team. Their foundation of grit, determination, and team-first hockey will serve them well as they take on the next challenge and continue to pursue their goal of qualifying for Provincials in April.
Congratulations, U15B #650!
Eric Tripp
U15 Head Coach