02/04/2017 AJIHL Grand Final – Adelaide Generals v Perth Sharks 5-3

Photos from the 2017 AJIHL Grand Final game between the league leading Adelaide Generals against the third placed Perth Sharks. Both teams accounted for their competitors (Generals 5-0 against the Sydney Sabres, and Sharks 5-2 against the second placed Brisbane Blitz) in their semi finals to set up a first vs second showdown. The game was a tight affair until the Generals found a way past the Sharks and would have a 3-1 lead with a goal to Jake Riley. The Sharks bit back to send a scare to the Generals with the 3-2 scoreline. However the General saw off the challenge and piled on 2 quick goals to Ryan Foll and Jordan Geyer. Final score in an entertaining and exciting final was Generals 5, Sharks 3. The win would see a South Australian team win a national championship for the first time in 10 years. In the Bronze game for 3rd place the Sabres overcame the Blitz 6-3.

 

 

Medal and Trophy Presentation

Photos of the awards and trophy presentation at the 2017 Australian Junior Ice Hockey League (AJIHL) Championships. the Adelaide Generals took out the clean sweep of awards with best goalie Glen Forbes-White, highest scorer Ryan Foll, and MVP Jake Riley. The win to a South Australian team was their first junior championship in 10 years.