Game 1

Only a few hours after the opening ceremony concluded the boys were back together, this time at the Mohawk 4 Ice Centre for their first of two games this weekend. Although the outcome of today's game could probably have been predicted, the kids from Flint were determined to give it their all in this contest. It didn't take long for the Canadians to take command of the game though, and they cruised to an easy 14-0 victory that could have been worse had the Canadian coaches not pulled their team back a bit. Drew's Canadian counterpart started in goal today, and didn't have to face many shots. The Flint goalie (Drew's Lapeer Storm teammate) faced a lot of shots, and despite allowing 14 goals actually played a very good game overall, making several impressive saves.

58th CANUSA Flint U10 Ice Hockey Game 1 - vs. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
	The Mohawk 4 Ice Centre, home of the CANUSA hockey games this weekend.
	The sign outside welcoming the athletes.
	Drew on the ice sporting his new Flint uniform during warm-ups.
	A close-up of Drew.
	Drew taking a shot on goal during warm-ups.
	Drew on the ice, playing right defense, during the opening faceoff.
	Drew clearing the puck out of the zone.
	Drew in front of the net, doing his best to protect it.
	Drew in position during a defensive zone faceoff.
	Drew ready for another faceoff.
	Drew looking for the puck to come his way.
	Drew and his teammates getting some advice between periods.
	Drew's billet for the weekend, Drew the goalie.
	Drew ready for another faceoff.
	Drew in front of the net protecting his crease.
	Drew trying to get his stick out to deflect a pass.
	Drew screening a much smaller player.
	Drew chasing the puck from behind his net.
	Drew and his teammates heading out to center ice after congratulating their goalie.
	Drew and his teammates going through the post-game handshake line.
	Drew's billet Drew and the second Canadian goalie shaking on of the Flint coach's hand.
	Another look at Drew going through the handshake line.

After the game the majority of each team, the Americans and Canadians, went to dinner at Kelsey's restaurant. It was nice to see all of the kids sitting together, sharing stories, and getting along well. The parents did the same, comparing the differences in the teams and the culture in which they were formed.

58th CANUSA Flint U10 Ice Hockey Game 1 - vs. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

The Mohawk 4 Ice Centre, home of the CANUSA hockey games this weekend.

The sign outside welcoming the athletes.

Drew on the ice sporting his new Flint uniform during warm-ups.

A close-up of Drew.

Drew taking a shot on goal during warm-ups.

Drew on the ice, playing right defense, during the opening faceoff.

Drew clearing the puck out of the zone.

Drew in front of the net, doing his best to protect it.

Drew in position during a defensive zone faceoff.

Drew ready for another faceoff.

Drew looking for the puck to come his way.

Drew and his teammates getting some advice between periods.

Drew's billet for the weekend, Drew the goalie.

Drew ready for another faceoff.

Drew in front of the net protecting his crease.

Drew trying to get his stick out to deflect a pass.

Drew screening a much smaller player.

Drew chasing the puck from behind his net.

Drew and his teammates heading out to center ice after congratulating their goalie.

Drew and his teammates going through the post-game handshake line.

Drew's billet Drew and the second Canadian goalie shaking on of the Flint coach's hand.

Another look at Drew going through the handshake line.