Leading the way for the Eagles was playoff MVP Micah Berger. Berger led the postseason scoring race with 25 points in 24 games, including 11 goals and 14 assists.
“Going into this year, we weren’t expecting to be a team that was contending for a championship,” said Cam Keith, Surrey Eagles head coach and general manager.The championship title comes just two years after the Brar brothers, TJ and Ron, took ownership of the team.The owners said they implemented a success plan to bring home the cup, the first since 2013 for the team.
“It is absolutely amazing to do it here for the city of Surrey. born and raised here,” TJ said.“We believe in building a solid foundation. You bring in the right people and you give them an opportunity to succeed,” Ron said.The foundation of success for the Brar brothers began at a young age. Their parents immigrated to Canada in the mid-1960s and started sowing the seeds of propensity as farmers.
Adding another trophy to the trophy case is a proud moment for the Indo-Canadian family, further entrenching the team into the community.“I am very, very proud of the fact we have five Indo-Canadian hockey players on our team,” Ron said. With the Fred Page Cup in the pocket, the Eagles will be heading to the Rocky Mountain Challenge in Brooks, Alta.
The challenge will feature the best Junior A teams from different Canadian regions, providing another platform for the Eagles to bring home some hardware.
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