Story out of Halifax, Nova Scotia:
Nova Scotia hockey officials say they have never seen anything like it: A provincial championship game still undecided after 10 periods.
And so, after what is thought to be the longest hockey game in Nova Scotia history, the province's female championship was declared a 1-1 tie on Saturday, and co-champions declared.
"The game went on, and went on, and went on," said Peter Twohig, regional director for females for Hockey Nova Scotia. "I've seen a lot of triple overtime games, but I've never seen anything like I watched today."
The game was for the Peewee AA championship, involving the best young girls in the province. The TASA Ducks of Tantallon, N.S., squared off against the Pictou County Selects.
The game started at 11 a.m., and was finally called at about 3:30 p.m., after the seventh overtime period.
"It was amazing to me to watch throughout overtime. They were playing with heart and determination. They're really exceptional athletes," said Twohig.
There had been no scoring since the second period. The girls were given oranges and other sustenance to keep them going through each 15-minute period, but eventually parents and coaches began to worry about the girls' safety, Twohig said. Cont.
Story from - CTV News
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