Avalon Celtics - U11 Allstar 2025/26

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the amazing hockey moms, grandmothers and mother figures in our U11 Avalon Celtics Allstars family! 💙💛

Thank you for every early morning, every road trip, every load of hockey gear, and every cheer from the stands. Your support, dedication and love help make this team so special.

Today we celebrate YOU! 🌼🏒
Wishing you a day filled with love, laughter and appreciation.

— U11 Avalon Celtics Allstars

🏒✨ That’s a wrap on our 2025–2026 season! ✨🏒

Last night, the U11 Avalon Celtics All-Stars celebrated an incredible year at the Avalon Celtics Year-End Banquet at Glendenning Golf Course. A night dedicated to recognizing the hard work, growth, and success of our U11–U15 teams—and celebrating some outstanding individual achievements.

👏 ESSO Medal Award Recipients – U11 All-Stars:
🏅 Most Dedicated – #3 Sierra White
🏅 Most Improved – #89 Henry Lundrigan
🏅 Most Spirited – #78 Seamus Hogan

While these players were recognized on stage, we couldn’t be prouder of every single player on this team. From our first years to our second years, your effort, teamwork, and growth made this season one to remember.

🎉 A huge thank you to the organizers and executive of the Avalon Celtics for hosting such an incredible event—what a way to celebrate the season!
🌭 And to the staff at Glendenning—those hot dogs and fries were a hit with the crew!

🎁 The excitement didn’t stop there…we had 9 lucky players take home brand new Celtics bucket hats—safe to say there were some big smiles (and maybe a little friendly jealousy 😄).

📸 No time for a full team photo… the kids made a beeline straight for the candy buffet! Priorities, right?! 🍬

💙 To our second years—best of luck as you move up to U13!
💛 To our first years—we hope to see you back next season!

Enjoy a well-earned off-season, Celtics family. 🏒☀️
We’ll see you back at the rink before you know it!

🥉 BRONZE MEDAL GAME RECAP 🏒🔥

WHAT. A. FINISH. 💥💙💛
Your U11 Avalon Celtics All-Stars closed out Provincials in unforgettable fashion!

A true nail-biter from start to finish — goal for goal, ending regulation tied 4–4 😮‍💨🏒
➡️ 5 minutes of sudden death overtime — no goals!
➡️ Then on to a shootout thriller… 10 shooters each!

With Darby Loder standing tall in net 🧱❄️…
#8 Drew Greene stepped up and buried the GAME WINNER with a shot from his knees in the 10th round! 🚨🔥

UNREAL. 👊

⭐ PLAYER OF THE GAME (Selected by St. Pierre) ⭐
#71 Adam Cashin (Defense) — an outstanding tournament, playing hard every shift and keeping the puck out of the defensive zone 💪🏒

⭐ PLAYER OF THE GAME ⭐
#8 Drew Greene (Defense) — a force all game long, protecting the house and sealing his first Provincials with an unforgettable shootout winner 👏🔥

🔥 MANAGER’S CHOICE 🔥
#33 Darby Loder (Goaltender) — absolutely clutch. Save after save all tournament and cool under pressure in that intense shootout. Huge performance! 🧱🥅

👏 Shoutout to St. Pierre for an incredible bronze medal game — one we won’t forget anytime soon! 🤝🏒

What a tournament for your U11 Avalon Celtics All-Stars. A season full of growth, teamwork, and memories that will last a lifetime 💙💛

🙌 Special thanks to our coaching staff:
Head Coach Mark Carew, Coach Neal Loucka, Coach Paul Smith, and Team Manager Sam Carew — your impact goes far beyond the bench. From tying skates, fixing equipment on the fly, calming nerves, and constantly encouraging these players — you are the backbone of this team. Your dedication, patience, and commitment do not go unnoticed ❤️🏒

👏 And to our parents and fans — thank you for everything you do. Getting the players to the rink for practices and games, spending hours in cold arenas, and cheering loud and proud every step of the way 📣💙💛 Your support means everything to these kids — this win is for you!

BRONZE MEDAL CHAMPS. LET’S GO! 🥉🏒🔥

🏒 BRONZE MEDAL GAME – TIER 2 💙💛

One more battle to finish it off! 💪

Your U11 Avalon Celtics Allstars are headed to the Tier 2 Bronze Medal Game as they take on St. Pierre 🥉🔥

🗓 Today
⏰ 2:30 PM
📍 Paradise Double Ice Complex – Rink A

After a hard-fought tournament, it all comes down to this — one last chance to leave it all on the ice and bring home some hardware! 🚨

Let’s rally behind the team and bring the energy! 💙💛
GO CELTICS GO!! 🙌

🏒 PROVINCIALS SEMI-FINAL RECAP 🏒💙💛

A tough 3–0 loss against the Marystown Mariners, but your Avalon Celtics kept battling hard and showed up shift after shift 👊 The effort never stopped.

⭐ PLAYER OF THE GAME (Selected by Marystown) ⭐
#86 Andrii Sikorskyi (Forward) — working hard to move the puck into the offensive zone and getting quality shots on net 💥🏒

⭐ PLAYER OF THE GAME ⭐
#1 Kai Lee-Samson (Goaltender) — standing tall between the pipes and turning away shot after shot 🧱❄️ Strong presence in net!

🔥 MANAGER’S CHOICE 🔥
#33 Darby Loder (Goaltender) — another solid effort in net, battling hard and protecting the crease 👏🥅

No time to hang our heads — we’re not done yet! 👊

🥉 BRONZE MEDAL GAME
⏰ 2:30 PM
🆚 St. Pierre

Let’s finish strong, Celtics! 💙💛🏒

🏒 SEMI-FINALS – TIER 2 💙💛

Your U11 Avalon Celtics Allstars are heading into the Tier 2 Semi-Finals, facing off against the Marystown Mariners 💪

🗓 April 11
⏰ 8:30 AM
📍 Paradise Double Ice Complex – Rink A

The stakes are high — a win sends them to the GOLD MEDAL GAME! 🥇🚨

Time to leave it all on the ice, play for each other, and chase that championship moment! 💙💛

Let’s bring the energy and cheer them on! 🙌
GO CELTICS GO!! 🔥

🏒 PROVINCIALS DAY 2 RECAP 🏒💙💛

A tough loss against the host team, the Paradise Warriors, but your U11 Avalon Celtics All-Stars battled hard every shift and never gave up 👊The effort and compete level were there all game long.

⭐ PLAYER OF THE GAME (Selected by Paradise) ⭐
#56 Drew Durdle (Forward) — skating hard every shift, battling for the puck, and consistently pushing the play forward 💪🏒

⭐ PLAYER OF THE GAME ⭐
#8 Drew Greene (Defense) — locking it down in the defensive zone and hustling to keep Paradise out of the danger area 🧱🔥

🔥 MANAGER’S CHOICE 🔥
#42 Max Whelan (Forward) — a force on the ice, driving the puck up the ice and getting quality shots on net 👏💥

Time to shake off Day 2 and refocus! 👊

🏒 FINAL DAY OF PROVINCIALS
➡️ Tier 2 Playoffs – Semi-Final Matchup
🆚 Marystown Mariners
🗓️ April 11
⏰ 8:30 AM
📍 Paradise Double Ice Complex

Let’s come ready to battle! 💙💛🏒

🏒 DIVISION CROSSOVER – LET’S GO! 💙💛

It’s crossover time! 🔥

Your U11 Avalon Celtics Allstars are set for a division crossover game to determine tier placement as they take on the host Paradise Warriors 💪

🗓 April 10
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Paradise Double Ice Complex – Rink B

A big game with a lot on the line — time to battle, compete, and earn that spot! 🚨

Let’s bring the energy and get loud for the Celtics! 💙💛
GO CELTICS GO!!

🏒 PROVINCIALS GAME 3 RECAP 🏒💙💛

A tough loss against the CBR Renegades, but your Avalon Celtics showed heart and determination, hustling hard and never giving up 👊

⭐ PLAYER OF THE GAME (Selected by CBR) ⭐
#52 Hunter Attwood (Defense) — battling hard in the defensive zone, protecting the net, and refusing to quit on any play 🧱💪

⭐ PLAYER OF THE GAME ⭐
#62 Andrew Smith (Defense) — another strong presence on the back end, competing hard all game and keeping the pressure on defensively 👏🏒

🔥 MANAGER’S CHOICE 🔥
#7 William Carew (Forward) — skating hard, great positioning, and making key clears to move the puck out of danger 💥🏒

No time to slow down — we’re right back at it!

⏰ 2:00 PM
🆚 Paradise Warriors (Division Crossover)

Let’s reset and come ready to battle! 💙💛🏒