‘Owooooo! Wolves live here!’ — and NOTL couldn’t be more proud

It was a different vibe in council chambers at Tuesday’s committee of the whole meeting as the Niagara-on-the-Lake Wolves Under 11 rep team players gave their trademark wolf howl followed by a rousing team cheer.

The young hockey players, sporting green jerseys and OMHA championship medals draped round their necks, were honoured with standing applause from town councillors in the council chamber filled with proud familiy members, and presented certificates to mark their silver-medal win at the provincial championships in April.

Their success came hot on the heels of another win just weeks before at the Niagara District Hockey League championships, where they defeated the Thorold Blackhawks in a triple overtime shoot-out to take first place.

“We’re thrilled to have them with us,” said Lord Mayor Gary Zalepa, congratulating the players, coaches and the volunteers that made the season a success.

The team also won the championship in their division at the Harvest Classic Tournament here in town, Zalepa said, showing off the trophies for big wins.

The lord mayor praised the team for their incredible season, saying “Niagara-on-the-Lake is really proud to have Ontario finalists, Under-11 team here in town . . . Thank you so much, keep up the hard work, and we’re looking forward to next year.”