The Merritt Ramada peewee reps continued their impressive run of success on the weekend by winning all five of their games to finish first in the team’s own tournament on home ice.

The Merritt peewees wrapped up the title on Sunday afternoon with a dominating 9-3 victory over the Salmon Arm Silvertips.

Even more impressive than the final outcome was how the young Jr. Cents went about winning their games all weekend — with tremendous teamwork, relentless effort and very unselfish play.

The peewee performances were so outstanding that several Merritt Centennials players were spotted in the audience at some of the Ramada team’s games. Even Cents head coach Joe Martin was seen taking in some of the action on Saturday afternoon prior to his own team’s game that night.

“The kids have all bought into the philosophy of working hard every shift, with the main focus on puck movement,” peewee head coach John Graham said. “I have had many coaches and referees comment on how well our players pass and play as a team.”

Graham’s squad got things going on Saturday morning with a 6-1 victory over Salmon Arm. The peewees followed that up with 11-1 and 6-1 wins over Vanderhoof and Kamloops respectively.

In semi-final action on Sunday morning, Merritt eliminated Kelowna 8-2 to set up the rematch with the Silvertips, who upset previously unbeaten Chilliwack 3-2 in a shoot-out.

A total of 13 Ramada players registered goals and/or assists over the course of the weekend — testament to the team concept that Graham is fostering with his young, talented side.

The outstanding netminding tandem of Manjot Panghli and Bryce Garcia allowed just eight goals in five games.

Merritt hockey enthusiasts have a chance to watch Merritt’s peewee reps in action twice this weekend — on Saturday at 2:15 p.m. versus North Okanagan, and on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. against Salmon Arm.