Cole Harbour — The barn was buzzing last night for the Wings’ long-awaited home opener, but the TASA Black Ducks came to play and left with a 2–0 win in a gritty showdown under the Scotia 2 lights.
Sure, we could chalk it up to tired legs, heavy ice, or a long weekend of hockey — but let’s call it like it is: TASA flat-out outplayed our Wings from puck drop to the final buzzer. The Ducks brought the heat, and our squad just couldn’t find that extra gear.
That said, there was one player who refused to let this game get away. Between the pipes, rookie tendy Andrew Casavechia put on an absolute clinic. The kid was dialed in — flashing the leather, stacking the pads, and standing tall against relentless pressure. Without him, this one could’ve been a full-on highlight reel for the Ducks. No question about it — Andrew earned that Player of the Game puck, and then some.
Even with the loss, the Wings left the rink smiling and still full of that team energy that makes them who they are. You could see it — no hanging heads, no pointing fingers. Just a group that knows this was a wake-up call and that they’ll bounce back stronger.
These Wings might have had their wings clipped last night, but make no mistake — they’re not grounded. They’ll shake it off, tighten things up, and be ready to fly next game.
Until next time, Black Ducks — enjoy the win while you can.