Short bench, big heart as Brockville U18 Jr. Braves shock rivals to win tournament

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Cumberland pushed hard, but the Jr. Braves stayed composed and earned a 4-3 shootout win to claim the banner

The Brockville U18 Rep Jr. Braves are tournament champions after an exciting run at the Renfrew U18 Rep Tournament on Saturday. Brockville went undefeated on the day, capped by a dramatic shootout win over the Cumberland Jr. Grads in the championship game.

The Jr. Braves opened the tournament with a 3-2 shootout victory over Cumberland. They followed that with a strong 2-0 shutout against the host Renfrew Muskrats, setting up a rematch with Cumberland in the final.

Facing a short bench, Brockville battled through a physical and fast-paced championship game. Cumberland pushed hard, but the Jr. Braves stayed composed and earned a 4-3 shootout win to claim the banner.

Coaches praised the team’s effort and ability to adjust their game to match the situation. The win was described as a David-versus-Goliath moment, with teamwork and determination carrying Brockville to the title.

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