Another season for the Thunder Bay Chill has come to a close. But,
unfortunately the team came up a bit short in the championship game of
the Premier Development League, losing 4-1 to the Portland Timbers U23
squad last Saturday.
A redcard infraction levied against midfielder Rafa Heck early in
the contest proved just too much for the Chill to deal with.
Playing short for almost the entire game, they kept pace and entered
the half tied 1-1. But, the second half saw Portland score three to put
the victory away. Even though the sting of losing the championship
game is still there, the Chill, under coach Tony Colistro have a lot to
be happy about in 2010.
It captured first spot overall in the Heartland Division, and then on they're home field took the Central Conference title.
Individually, it was another fine season for Brandon Swartzendruber.who led the PDL scoring parade. Gustavo Oliveira was also a major contributor, leading the league in assists. It was a team that had no shortage of scoring power, but playing short in the final they just couldn't generate enough offence to take the title home.
Off the field, the Chill also enjoyed another fine season.
Attendance was good at Chapples Field, and for the first time the team
had a chance to host the four-team Central Conference title.
Things are definitely continuing to look bright for the Thunder Bay Chill.
