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Avalanche Bantam A wins home tourney
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MONROE - The Avalanche Bantam A team won the Classic Bantam A hockey tournament at SLICE Saturday and Sunday.

The Avalanche took on Beloit Blades A for the first game of the tournament. The Avalanche were quick to get on the board 27 seconds into the game with a goal by Luke Kuberski on assists by Haley Knauf and Cade Janecke. Hayden Roth scored a goal on an assist by Tessa Janecke halfway through the first period.

The Blades answered with two goals. The game moved into overtime with a 3-on-3 sudden death. On a pass from Roth, Tessa Janecke scored the game-winning goal with only 27 seconds into the overtime period. The Avalanche outshot the Blades 34-17.

The Avalanche's second game ended in a 2-1 loss to Sauk Prairie Flyers A. Tessa Janecke scored a goal on assists by Anika Einbeck and Brady Smith. Goaltender Jayden Johnson recorded 19 saves.

On Sunday, the Avalanche took on Middleton Wings B. The Avalanche dominated the entire game, shutting out the Wings 2-0 and outshot them 42-9. Scoring were Smith from the blue line and Roth. Cade Janecke recorded two assists.

The Avalanche earned a spot in the championship game with a rematch against Sauk Prairie. The Avalanche earned the right to hoist the replica Stanley Cup with a 3-0 win over the Flyers. Roth found the back of the net twice while Luke Kuberski scored a power-play goal. Earning assists were Kuberski, Knauf, Roman Bauer and Cade Janecke.