Strathmore Ice U19B season comes to a disappointing end

Hannah Many Guns

Strathmore Ice U19B

 

It was a devastating end of the season when the Airdrie Sting dominated over Strathmore Ice in the U19B season playoffs during games on Feb. 25 and Mar. 3. The girls put forward their best efforts throughout both games; however, in the end, it just wasn’t enough. 

“We didn’t come out as strong as we should have, so they got a few quick goals,” stated Megan Lecavalier, one of the teams’ co-captains, in relation to the second game of the series.  “We really picked up the pace [in the second period though], and tried our best.”

 It was tough competition for both teams; however, Airdrie’s efforts superseded that of Strathmore’s and the outcome was in their favor. Goals, during both games, were scored by: Caitlyn Woodcock, Megan Lecavalier, Willow Paxton, Becca Dunlop, and Shayna Dunbar. The last goal of the season was scored with 0.04 seconds on the clock by Shayna Dunbar.  

Throughout the year the girls won a number of games and partook in a few out of town tournaments. Even though the team was not successful at the tournaments, they had fun and grew as a team. This was the last year of U19 ringette for players Caitlin Thomas, Becca Dunlop, and Heather Potter – it will be a loss to the Strathmore Ringette League, and a gain for their future ringette leagues. It is hoped that the Strathmore Ice will be more successful next year with upcoming talent from the leagues U16.