Royals Weekend Recap

Three Royals teams were in action this past weekend. Redeemer Soccer travelled to Sarnia, ON, to face the Lambton Lions while Hockey hosted their home opener against the Brockport Golden Eagles.
 

Redeemer Women's Soccer Defeats Lambton 4-0 on the Road

Redeemer Women's Soccer earned a crucial 4-0 win on the road against the Lambton Lions in Sarnia, bouncing back from a 0-0 draw in their previous meeting. The team came out strong and dominated both ends of the field in what was an important match in the season.

Grace DeVries opened the scoring early in the 5th minute, setting the tone for the Royals. Emily Walraven doubled the lead just before halftime in the 39th minute. Redeemer kept the pressure on in the second half, with Audrey Benjamins scoring in the 49th minute, followed by a goal from Kendra Sieders in the 54th.

Redeemer controlled much of the game offensively, outshooting Lambton 23-7.

The Royals now turn their attention to a tough matchup on Wednesday as they head to Toronto to face the Humber Hawks.
 

Redeemer Men's Soccer Earns 0-0 Draw at Lambton

Redeemer Men's Soccer travelled to Sarnia to face the Lambton Lions, looking to build on their previous 1-1 draw against the same team. Despite a strong effort and plenty of opportunities, the match ended in another scoreless tie.

The Royals dominated the offensive side of the game, outshooting Lambton 29-3, but were unable to convert any of their chances into goals. Both teams battled hard, but the defences held firm throughout the match.

Redeemer now prepares to face a tough challenge on Wednesday when they travel to take on the CCAA #1-ranked Humber Hawks.
 

Redeemer Hockey Opens Season at Gateway Ice Centre with Tough Loss to Brockport

Redeemer Hockey kicked off their home opener Saturday at

Gateway Ice Centre in Stoney Creek, ON, facing off against the Brockport Golden Eagles. The matchup carried extra weight after Brockport eliminated Redeemer from the playoffs last season in a close and heartbreaking contest.

Before the game, Redeemer welcomed Royals Hockey alumni for Alumni and Family Week. The day featured an Alumni vs. Alumni game, giving former players a chance to reconnect and showcase their skills before the main event.

The Royals started strong, scoring on their very first shot less than a minute into the game. Chase Browne scored his first goal as a Royal, assisted by Jordan Douglas and Asher Cabral, who also earned their first points wearing the Royals jersey.

Unfortunately, that early success was followed by a dominant response from Brockport. The Golden Eagles tied the game within a minute and then added four more goals before the period ended, taking a 5-1 lead after the first.

Redeemer battled back in the second period, holding Brockport scoreless. Still, the Golden Eagles regained momentum in the third, posting five more unanswered goals to secure a 10-1 victory over the Royals in their home opener.

Despite the tough loss, the Royals look forward to building on the excitement surrounding their new home arena and welcoming fans back for the rest of the season.