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posted 12/30/2008
Saint John, New Brunswick hosted their 41st Annual Christmas Tournament, and NYH celebrated the 40th anniversary of their first tournament visit.
The 2008/2009 addition of the PeeWee A team made Needham proud by advancing to the semi-finals by winning 3 of 4 in the preliminary round.
- 6 to 1 win vs KV Sabres
- 2 to 1 win vs Hampton Huskies
- 3 to 2 loss vs Lancaster Thunder
- 7 to 4 win vs Fredicton Ice Dogs
The Rockets fell in the semi-final to the host Saint John team 4 to 2. The game was tied with 5:53 left in the third period before two late goals by Saint John sealed the win.
The Rockets demonstrated great skating ability, hustle, and heart having to travel 9 hours on a bus to Saint John and then playing 5 games in less than 48 hours.
Unfortunately the team was not able to duplicate the championship run of last year's PW A team, but still had an outstanding tournament.
The clock is already ticking for next year's return trip. 
