The Gateway Gladiators Mite C team faced off against a tough YD Dolphins team on Saturday. They made a valiant effort, but fell a little short, losing 12-10. The Gladiators managed to get the offense going, with multiple players scoring. Kaden Silva led the way with four goals, Tomas doCanto had three, Desmond Murphy had two, and Jake Lovendale and Caden Kosboski each had one. Also, adding assists on the day were Nolan Almeida and doCanto, with one each. RJ Murphy played goalie for the first time and did great, making 22 saves on the day.
The Gladiators Mite C team faced off against the Southcoast Panthers, but just didn’t have enough in the tank to win. They skated short handed, gave it everything they had, but still suffered the defeat. The game was a stalemate early on, with both teams struggling to find the net. The Panthers took a staggering 68 shots, with the Gladiators goaltender, Kaden Silva, saving a lot of them. Offensively, on the day, Tomas doCanto had a goal and an assist, while Caden Kosboski and William Manning each added a goal. The Gladiators continue to look for their stride and are competing in every game.