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The Barrington Barons were the winners of the fourth annual Glen Murray hockey tournament. Back row from left: Coach David Krafve, Jordan Nickerson, Jimmie Ross, Jamie Thomas, Tyler Nickerson, Sherman Crowell, Scott Symonds, Brandon Newell, Adam Kenney, and manager Bob Byrne. Second row: Coach Shaun Symonds, Justin Smow, Shannon Smith and Dwight Crowell. Third row: Jonathan Nickerson, Colby Quinlan, Jack O’Connor, Kyle Messenger, Shayne Devine, and Coach Eric Nickerson. Front row: John Messenger, Andy Swim and Frank Krafve. Missing is Joe Symonds.
Barons win Glen Murray
By KATHY JOHNSON
The Coast Guard
NovaNewsnow.com
After losing the opener, there was no looking back for the Barrington Barons, who cruised to a 5-1 record to win the fourth annual Glen Murray hockey tournament in Bridgewater on the weekend.
Eight teams competed in two divisions during the four-day tourney (Oct. 26 to 29).
Liverpool edged the Barons 5-4 in the opener. Shannon Smith posted two goals for the Barons, with one each from Dwight Crowell and Sherman Crowell.
The Barons came back with a 6-1 win over Pictou. Smith notched a hat trick, with singles from Jamie Thomas, Shayne Devine and Dwight Crowell.
In game three, Barrington defeated Northumberland High 5-4 for a first place finish in their division. Adam Kenney had two goals for the Barons, with singles from Sherman Crowell, Brandon Newell and Andy Swim.
In semi-final action, Barrington shutout Bridgetown 3-0 advancing to the final. Joe Symonds had the shutout. Shannon Smith posted two goals, with one from Dwight Crowell.
In the championship game, the Barons down Yarmouth 6-1 for the banner. Adam Kenney notched a hat trick, with singles from Dwight Crowell, Shannon Smith and Shayne Devine.
Shannon Smith was named Tournament MVP and all star forward. Also named to the tourney all- star team were goalie Joe Symonds and defenseman Jack O’Connor.