The Valley Jr. Warriors 2014 Elite team proved that championships are earned through determination and resilience, battling their way to a CAN/AM Challenge Cup title in Lake Placid, New York, this past weekend.

The Warriors put together a strong showing at the Olympic Center, finishing the tournament with a 3-1 record and ultimately getting revenge against the only team to hand them a loss.

Tournament action began Friday, November 6, with the Warriors making an immediate statement in a 4-0 shutout victory over New Canaan Winter Club.

Saturday brought a pair of challenging matchups. The Warriors suffered a narrow 4-3 defeat to Darien in their morning contest but refused to let the setback define their weekend. They responded later that afternoon with a 5-3 win over the Nassau County Lions, setting up another meeting with Darien on Sunday.

With a championship on the line, the Warriors had an opportunity to turn the tables on the team that had defeated them just one day earlier. This time, the Warriors came out on top, edging Darien 3-2 in a tightly contested championship matchup to secure the tournament title.

For the 2014 Elite squad, the weekend was about more than the final results. Their ability to regroup after a tough loss and deliver when it mattered most made the championship run even more rewarding.

Congratulations to the Valley Jr. Warriors 2014 Elite players and coaches on bringing home CAN/AM gold!