Article content“They’re a pretty fast team; pretty athletic with decent ball movement,” Vos said about the Tommies. “But, I think, position by position, we’re a good match for them.”Article contentThe Hurricanes and Tommies split the two regular-season matchups. St. Thomas won 3-2 in Fredericton in Week 2, and the Hurricanes earned a 2-0 home-field win in what was basically a must-win game near the end of the schedule.Article contentVos described the Hurricanes’ regular season as up and down.Article content“In terms of the start of the year, I thought we played really well our first four games,” said Vos. “But we came out of that 0-3-1, I think. We hadn’t won a game in our first four (games), but I thought the girls were playing really well.”Article contentVos pointed out the Hurricanes played a lot of the tougher teams early in the schedule. Although the results may not have shown it, the Hurricanes proved they were more than competitive, added Vos.Article content“We found ourselves at the midway point almost in some must-win situations to push through for the playoffs, and the girls were able to do that,” said Vos. “They’ve been ticking along quite well the second half of the season.Article contentArticle content“It’s kind of been a tale of two halves of a season – the first half we were playing well but we weren’t getting the results, and then in the second half, the results started to come.”Article contentThe Hurricanes also added veteran presence early in the season with the return of winger Hayden Chaisson of St. Louis, P.E.I., midfielder Emma MacIntyre of Charlottetown and striker Kristyn Taylor of Summerside.Article content“They give us a little more depth and a little more experience, which has been good to add to the team,” said Vos.Article contentChampionship gamesArticle contentThe winners of the semifinal games will meet in the championship games on Nov. 1. The women’s final will be played at noon, followed by the men’s title match at 3:30 p.m.Article contentVos said the Canada Games Stadium is a great venue to host the regional championship.Article content“It’s good for fans to come attend and get a good view of the game,” said Vos. “We’re hoping for some good crowds and build off that energy, whether it’s for or against us.”Article contentArticle contentScheduleArticle contentSchedule for ACAA soccer championships:Article contentWomenArticle contentArticle contentOct. 31 — SemifinalsArticle content10 a.m. – UKC vs. UNBSJ.12:30 p.m. – Holland Hurricanes vs. St. Thomas.Article contentNov. 1 — ChampionshipArticle contentNoon – Semifinal winners.Article contentMenArticle contentOct. 31 — SemifinalsArticle content3:30 p.m. – Holland Hurricanes vs. UNBSJ.6 p.m. – UKC vs. St. Thomas.Article contentNov. 1 — ChampionshipArticle content3:30 p.m. – Semifinal winners.Article contentArticle contentAwardsArticle contentACAA soccer awards presented Oct. 30:Article contentWomenArticle contentPlayer of the year – Caitlyn Steeves, St. Thomas University.Rookie of the year – Elizabeth Weir, St. Thomas.Goalkeeper of the year – Casey Grant-Spin , University of New Brunswick Saint John.Gerry LeBlanc Award – Delaney Hancock, St. Thomas.Coach of the year – David Itoafa, St. Thomas.CCAA all-Canadians – Caitlyn Steeves, St. Thomas; Karissa George, Holland College.Article contentAll-conference teamsArticle contentFirst TeamArticle contentGoalkeeper: Casey Grant-Spin, UNBSJ.Backs: Katelyn Wilton, St. Thomas University; Grace Gordon, UNBSJ; Simona Romano, Crandall University.Midfielders: Caitlyn Steeves, St. Thomas; Karissa George, Holland College; Georgia Gavas, University of Kings College; Yuki Komine (wild card), Holland College.Strikers: Scarlette McDonald, UNBSJ; Lindsey Smith (wild card), St. Thomas; Ali Fahie (wild card), Mount Saint Vincent University.
Holland Hurricanes head coach confident heading into ACAA soccer playoffs
