The Investors Group Icemen braved the wind, ice and snow to bring back the second-place trophy from a recent Atom hockey tournament in Port McNeill.
Despite playing with a short bench and dealing with injury and illness, the Icemen skated hard on Saturday, playing three games. Solid team defence and timely goals resulted in a 6-6 tie with Gold River, a 3-1 win over Victoria and a 10-0 shutout over Port McNeill.
After claiming top spot in Pool A, the Icemen faced a tough Oceanside team on Sunday. Whether it was due to the late pancake breakfast or fatigue setting in, Sunday鈥檚 game ended with a loss and a second-place finish overall.
