Wellington Wolverines Win District 23 Title
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The Wellington Wolverines took home the District 23 title defeating the Palm Beach Central Broncos 8-7 in a fiercely contested game that saw several lead changes. The Wolverines (11-6) had a balanced attack with 5 players scoring. Tyler Kuhlman, Patrick Oporto and Jason D’Aoust each had 2 goals, Thomas Oporto and Hunter Dietz contributed a goal apiece. Kuhlman also led the Wolverines with 3 assists.
Wellington goalie Logan Masta was outstanding between the pipes with 15 saves. The Wolverine defense was led by defensemen Teddy Thomas, Ryan Smolchek, and midi Thomas Oporto. Defenseman Ryan Smolchek preserved the victory stepping into an empty net to make a save in the closing seconds.