Grand Haven hockey team falls just short in bid to win conference championship

LocalSportsJournal.com

The Grand Haven hockey team fell short of a conference title on Saturday, losing 4-2 to Kenowa Hills.

If the Bucs had won, they would’ve clinched a conference championship ahead of postseason play which begins on Tuesday.

Grnd Haven trailed 1-0 after one period on Saturday.

In the second period, Bryce Wert and Zach Mitchell each scored for Grand Haven but the Bucs also gave up two goals and trailed 3-2 after two periods.

A Kenowa Hills empty netter in the third period ultimately made the final score 4-2.

Grand Haven will take on Traverse City ST. Francis on Tuesday at 5 p.m. at Griffs Ice House in the first round of regional play.