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Miners Red Hockey Celebrates Senior Night with Key Victory for Playoffs

The Miners Red hockey team secured their playoff top seed with a senior night victory.

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The Miners Red hockey team rebounded after an early-season loss to East on October 6, which marked their first regular-season defeat in years. Following that setback, the Miners Red went on to secure nine consecutive victories, showcasing their resilience. On senior night, they faced their inner-program rivals, the Miners White team, winning decisively with a score of 6-2. This victory was followed by a dominant 13-0 win against Bountiful in their regular-season finale. As the Miners Red team prepares for playoff action in January, they are seeking their third consecutive state title. Head Coach Mike Adamek expressed satisfaction with the senior night proceedings, highlighting the importance of recognizing the senior class during their last regular-season home game. The Miners White team, although winless, showed determination, scoring two goals by players Gabriel Lloyd and Henry Schofield. Mitchell Berry stood out for the Miners Red, scoring two goals and assisting on four others during the senior night match. The pregame ceremony honored 11 seniors from the Miners Red team, in addition to four seniors from the Miners White team and two junior varsity players. Berry's performance on senior night also allowed him to become the program's all-time leading scorer. In the subsequent game against Bountiful, Berry contributed four assists, while Hunter Jaques and Jayden Jacobs each scored twice, further solidifying the team's offensive capabilities. Adamek noted the importance of strong crowd support as they enter the playoffs, hoping for home games during this crucial period. The team is also integrating players returning from injuries, enhancing their depth as they move forward. Berry emphasized the unselfish nature of the team and their commitment to filling roles effectively, which has been instrumental in their success this season. With aspirations for improvement and unpredictability in their gameplay, the Miners Red are gearing up for a challenging playoff run.