Kincardine U13, U15 hockey teams win WOAA, advance to OMHA finals

It was an exciting weekend of hockey for the Kincardine Kinucks as both the Tier 1 Under-13 and Under-15 teams claimed the Western Ontario Athletic Association (WOAA) championship, securing top spot over Arran-Elderslie, each with an impressive two-game sweep.

The U13 Kinucks secured their championship with a 2-0 win. The team displayed strong, disciplined play throughout the game, with goals scored by Braedy Collins and Carson Tout.

Goaltender Lincoln Coutts was a brick wall in net, earning his 17th shut-out of the season. The victory was a true team effort, with every player contributing to the hard-fought win.

The U15 Kinucks capped off their series with an exciting 6-5 overtime win. The game was a roller-coaster of back-and-forth goals across all three periods, with the Kinucks benefiting from a solid performance in net by goalie Ben White.

A crucial late goal in the third period by Arran-Elderslie sent the game into overtime. In a nail-biting finish, Tucker McKenzie was quick to answer, netting the game-winning goal and earning a hat-trick. The entire team showed incredible determination and resilience throughout the series. 

Both Kincardine teams now advance to the OMHA championship tournament in Halton Hills, April 4-6. Best of luck to all the players and coaches!



The Kincardine U13 Kinucks include, in back, trainer Wes Dietrich (left), manager Evan Cohoon, head coach Brent Walton, trainer Brock Lowry, assistant coach Kent Liddle; in the middle row, Colby Walton (left), Will Murphy, Nash Liddle, Mason Caravaggio, Blake McCrae, Evan McGillivary, Easton Lowry, Carson Tout, Braedy Collins, Ronin MacIntosh; and in the front, Lincoln Coutts (left), Lawson Cohoon, Andrew Humphrey, Spencer McKenzie and Max Malhotra, Ryder Dietrich; photos courtesy of Becky Cohoon



The Kincardine U15 Kinucks include, in the back, trainer Matt McKenzie (left), Kian Kaminski, Alex Tourloukis, Colden Dalton, Owen Burton, Brodie Ford, Tucker McKenzie, Kohlson Janes, Matty McKeag, Tyler Bauman, Riley Andjelic, Taron Hervieux, assistant coach Travis McKeag, Hayden Adams, assistant coach Cam Fletcher, Dylan Savage, assistant coach Tim Bauman and head coach Shawn Burrows; and in front, Ben White (left), Lane Bauman, Colton Bernard and Knox Kowalek