by CTY posted 06/21/2009 
| | 97 CT Yankees Win CT Yankee Tournament | | |
The 97 CT Yankees split into two teams for the 2009 Yankee tournament. Playing in separate brackets, the Red team and Blue team each went 4-0 in the round robin to make the crossovers. Both teams won their respective semifinal games and met in an epic championship game on Sunday.
The two Yankee teams battled to a 1-1 tie at the end of regulation in a tense, tight checking game. The score remained knotted at 1-1 as play continued though five overtimes, with goaltenders at each end making crucial saves to prolong the contest. After the fifth overtime, the teams went to a deciding shootout that ended the contest at 2-1. The winning team is shown in the photo.
Congratulations to all players and coaches on a great season. Have a terrific summer!
