Atlanta Fire Capture 12U National Championship
It has been quite a season for local hockey teams here in Atlanta with the Cooler, MIC, and Ice Forum all represented at USA Hockey National Championship tournaments. The Atlanta Fire’s 12U team was the latest to contribute to putting Atlanta area hockey on the national map as they captured the city’s first ever youth hockey national title this past weekend in Reston, Virginia.
The Fire, coached by former NHL forward, Scott Pearson, used a balanced attack, strong team play, and exceptional goaltending throughout the weekend to cruise to the title in convincing fashion. Doug Giles carried the load in net playing in all 6 games while Pierce Crawford led the attack up front posting 10 goals and 6 assists in the tournament.
The Fire outscored their opponents 38-10 throughout the tournament including an 8-1 victory in the championship game over the Burlington Bobcats.
The Atlanta Thrashers would like to congratulate the Fire on an outstanding season and on bringing home Atlanta’s first ever youth hockey National Championship!
