14U Dallas Stars Elite Move to Finals!!
Dallas Stars Elite Blank Colorado Thunderbirds to Advance to 14U Championship Final
BLAINE, MN – Dallas Stars Elite delivered a dominant 3-0 shutout victory over the Colorado Thunderbirds in the 14U Semi-Final on February 16 at NSC Rink 1. With a clinical performance on both ends of the ice, Dallas secured their spot in the 14U Championship Final, where they will battle for the title.
First Period – Goaltenders Shine Early
The opening frame was a defensive showdown, with both teams trading scoring chances but unable to break through. Colorado outshot Dallas 9-6, but Dallas goaltender Trevor Sharpe (#30) stood tall, keeping the game scoreless heading into the second period.
Second Period – Dallas Breaks Through
Dallas finally broke the deadlock at 12:45 (4:15 elapsed time) when Marcus Penttinen (#4) found the back of the net off an assist from Charles Johnson (#3), giving the Stars a 1-0 lead.
The Thunderbirds continued to push, firing another nine shots on goal, but Sharpe remained steady, maintaining Dallas’ one-goal advantage heading into the final period.
Third Period – Stars Seal the Win
Dallas extended their lead at 10:19 (6:41 elapsed time) when Beckett Ertel (#12) capitalized on a setup from Carson Janko (#25) and Charlie Fox (#18), making it 2-0.
With time winding down, the Stars put the game out of reach at 4:42 (12:18 elapsed time) as Ezekiel Kaebel (#5) fired home the insurance goal, assisted by Gavin Hamelin (#16), securing the 3-0 victory.
Key Takeaways
Dallas Stars Elite controlled the game with strong goaltending, disciplined defense, and opportunistic scoring. Trevor Sharpe’s shutout performance and goals from Penttinen, Ertel, and Kaebel led the way.
Colorado fought hard, outshooting Dallas 30-19, but couldn’t solve Sharpe. Their aggressive attack was met with resistance as the Stars’ defensive unit stepped up when needed.
With this Semi-Final win, Dallas Stars Elite advance to the 14U Championship Final, where they will compete for the Tier 1 Elite League title.
