The North York Rangers organization is extremely proud of numerous teams in their season. The Rangers U16 and U18 teams both claimed the Clash in YGK title at Kingston, Ont., last weekend.
The U18 squad only dropped one game the entire tournament, while outscoring their opponents 18-5 in the games. After going 3-1 in pool play, the team advanced to the semifinals. They dominated the host team in the Greater Kingston Jr Gaels and went on to edge out the Don Mills Flyers 2-1 in the final.
Forward Kei Hagiwara led the team in scoring, recording four goals and two assists in the six games.
When it comes to the U16 Rangers squad, they went through all competition that were placed before them. North York defeated Kitchener Rangers, Toronto Young Nations, Toronto Red Wings and the Central Ontario Wolves, while outscoring them 14-4. Like the U18 squad, the Rangers battled the Greater Kingston Jr. Gaels. They took the Jr., Gaels 5-2 and followed it up with a 2-0 shutout victory over the Toronto Red Wings.
Centre Kieron Walton led the team posting a game-high six goals and nine points during the six-game tournament. Fellow Christopher Brown also recorded a team-high six assists and nine points.
