First Annual Tournament
The Inaugural Hamilton Croatia Hockey Day.
Frank Perin — On Sunday, February 21st, 2010, Hamilton Croatia hosted their Inaugural Hockey Day. The day portion – a fantastic ball hockey tournament – was held at the Outdoor Ball Hockey Arena at Fifty Point Conservation in Winona, Ontario.
The evening portion began with players and fans taking in a HRV B game at the Quad Pad, and the day was capped off by a group of enthusiasts driving down to the Club on Kenilworth Avenue to witness Canada’s loss to the United States in their 2010 Olympic round-robin game.
Actually, about six guys really ended the marathon day by remaining at the Club until 2 a.m. cheering on the Canadian Women’s Curling Team.
There were 40 total players split into four teams using a random draw.
Rosters
Team Norris (White Jerseys): Tom Bilic (g); Tommy Grubisic; Ivan Rados; Mike Domjancic; Steve Jalsevac; Mike Kovacic; J.J. Grubisic; Mark Vuksan; Jason Grbavac; Bernie Rejc.
Team Adams (Red Jerseys): Mike Jurincic (g); Tom Rimac; Greg Zdelar; Mijo Rados; Mark Poklecki; Kruno Rimac; Pere Gavran; Ivan Pasalic; Nick Petrina; Edi Rejc.
Team Smythe (Black Jerseys): Steven Grguric (g); John DiTrappani; Toma Poklecki; Joey Katkic; Jason Krlin; Bobby Jazvac; Steve Radencic; Pete Rados; Ivan Grubisic; Joey Poklecki.
Team Patrick (Orange Jerseys): Frank Perin (g); Steve Mlinarevic; Pat Milisenda; Dan Stajduhar; John Poklecki; Jasenko Filipovic; Branko Kurpis; Rob Busija; Danny Benic; Matt Krasic.
Group Standings
|
G
|
W
|
L
|
T
|
P
|
| Team Smythe |
3
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
6 |
| Team Adams |
3
|
2
|
1 |
0
|
4 |
| Team Norris |
3
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
2 |
| Team Patrick |
3 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
Round Robin (20 minute games)
Team Adams vs. Team Norris, 12 p.m.
Team Smythe vs. Team Patrick, 12:25 p.m.
Team Adams vs. Team Smythe, 12:50 p.m.
Team Norris vs. Team Patrick, 1:15 p.m.
Team Norris vs. Team Smythe, 1:40 p.m.
Team Adams vs. Team Patrick, 2:05 p.m.
Playoffs (25 minute games)
Semifinals
Team Smythe def. Team Patrick
Team Adams def. Team Norris
Championship
Team Smythe def. Team Adams on penalty shots
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