Diamond Mineral Water Indoor Hockey Festival 2016…
Six time champions, Pepsi Hikers began their 2016 campaign in the Diamond Mineral water Hockey Festival by cruising past the Avengers in their opening match at the home of indoor hockey, the National Gymnasium on Wednesday.
Hikers (Green) made light work of the Avengers
A new look team, the Avengers began their tournament by coming up against one of the most dominant teams in the competition, the Pepsi Hikers who showed no mercy, easily winning the match 8-1. Within 10 minutes (10’) of play, Hikers had already netted two past the Avengers’ goalkeeper Oliver Rahim (Rayon Branford 4’ and Robert France 8’).
However, a goal in the 18’ by Avengers’ Kevin Edwards showed that they were not a walk over, but ParmanadDindial’s goal in the last minute of the first half left Hikers in the control seat, leading 3-1.
In the second half, within 5 minutes, Randy Hope Scored two quick goals while Robert France scored his second of the night, and Andrew Stewart and Aroydy Branford ensured their opening match sent a strong warning to the other teams.
Meanwhile, in the second male match, Bounty GCC and Old Fort played fiercely to a draw 2-2. Jason Dos Santos scored both goals for Old Fort while Peter DeGroot and Devin Hooper were the GCC scorers.
In the veterans’ category, Bounty GCC would have the upper hand over Old Fort Veterans winning 4-2. Christopher Low-Koan managed to score in the 23’ and 33’ for the Old Fort Vets, while doubles from Dwayne Scott (8’ and 29) and Devin Hooper (13’ and 31’) ensured the GCC side remained in control.
In the female match, Woodpecker Hikers were challenged by the Old Fort Ladies but managed to outplay the ladies in red to a 4-1 victory thanks to a hat trick of goals by Latacia Chung (6’, 15’ and 40’) with Nicole Eastman (16’) was the fourth scorer.
