The Midget AAA Colts learned a hard lesson the last four games albeit early in their ETA league season.
After opening the season with two victories, the Colts suffered four straight setbacks dropping their record to 2-4 prior to facing Kingston Sunday afternoon on the road.

The Colts suffered a heartbreaking 3-2 loss to the Markham Waxers, a 5-2 setback to the Ajax-Pickering Raiders, a 2-1 loss to Clarington, and a 3-0 whitewashing by the Quinte Devils during the four game streak. “It’s simple,” stated Head Coach Brad MacArthur “If you are not willing to sacrifice mentally and physically, you’ll lose games, which is exactly what happened.”

The Colts came out ready against Kingston, not looking like the same team that was dominated a day earlier by Quinte. Although the Colts had many chances to bury a goal, the Kingston goaltender was up to the task, and the Colts went into the intermission tied 0-0.

An early goal by Brendan Alward, in his second game of the season, gave the Colts a 1-0 lead just nineteen seconds into the third period. Jordan Schwartz picked up the only assist on the goal. With 6:48 remaining in the period and the Frontenacs pressing, David Lammana took a hard hit, but was able to chip the puck ahead to Ale Daley. Daley dished to Brett Banks to seal a 2-0 shutout victory ending the Colts streak. Kelsey Farrar picked up the shutout.

“We just asked them to simplify their game, come out with some physical play, and let their work ethic dictate the score. We spoke with some players before the game, and some had their best efforts in a while,” stated Daryl Ashenden.

The Colts host the York-Simcoe Express this Friday at the Innisfil Rec. Complex. Puck drop is 7pm.