Let's gooooo!: Jordan Low doesn't fight often, but when he does, he gets the fans involved. (Frank Peebles photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Scenes from Coy Cup tournament

Enjoy the memories in this photo finish

The Coy Cup was a hockey fan’s buffet of action and emotion. The hometown Quesnel Kangaroos won the trophy on home ice, and solidified themselves as one of the great hockey franchises in B.C. history. It was the record 12th time the Roos had won the cup in the 100-year history of the award.

Here are some random Quesnel Observer images from the thick of the action.

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One on three was still successful as Paul Girodat buries one five-hole. (Frank Peebles photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Brody Dyck goes backhand after charging into the low slot. (Frank Peebles photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Yup, he scored: Eric Galbraith broke in alone on Terrace goalie Pat Leal and put another one in the back of the net for the victorious Roos. (Frank Peebles photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Power stop: Defender Jordan Low transitioned on the fly. (Frank Peebles photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Alex Wright led the way with Roos players only too happy to pump fists and high five the fans who give them their home-ice lift. (Frank Peebles photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Bring us the cup! The Kangaroos bunch up in anticipation after winning the big final game. (Frank Peebles photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Generations of Roos watched the Coy Cup tournament, with future Roos lining up with the current roster. (Frank Peebles photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

It was all a blur: Alessio Tomassetti was the focused team captain throughout the epic Roos season. (Frank Peebles photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Defensive shell: Defenders Graeme Strukoff (13) and Curtis Gedig (19) form a wall in front of goalie Alex Wright. (Frank Peebles photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Emotional finish: there was bad blood in the final moments of the Quesnel Kangaroos-Terrace River Kings Coy Cup finale. The score ended 9-2 and both teams were emotional as the seconds ticked down. Roos veteran Paul Girodat took it upon himself to restore sportsmanship by leading the handshakes, with Bryan Allbee right behind him. (Frank Peebles photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

The Tomassetti two-step: Alessio hands the Coy Cup off to brother Nick. (Frank Peebles photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Brody Dyck leads the Roos rush with Chad Kimmie following up. (Frank Peebles photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

That's in! The Roos put one home against the Terrace River Kings. (Frank Peebles photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

It's all about the fans. The kids (and their adults) love to cheer on their Roos. (Frank Peebles photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

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