Women's Hockey League report

This past week was the start of the playoffs, as the first two teams in each division got a bye to the semi-finals.

The stands at the McMeeken were filled to watch the quarterfinal action, as teams battled for championship spots.

White Oak Paint – 1 vs. Brookfield Power – 0

This game was the first of two in the B Division Quarterfinals. Both teams came out ready to play, after having a week off because of the March Break. The two teams were held scoreless in the first two periods as goaltending took center stage. White Oak struck early in the third period, as Elaine Angelic was able to put one passed Brookfield's Lorie Springall. Picking up assists on the goal were Sarah Fischer and Doreen Shaw. Brookfield gave everything they had, but White Oak's defense stopped them at every turn. White Oak Paint now goes onto play Source for Sports in the Semifinals.

Crawford's Canines – 2 vs. Lafarge – 3

This was the second quarterfinal game in the B division. This game had it all, end to end action, scoring, penalties and an overtime period for a winner to be decided. Crawford's got on the board first, early in the first period. Scoring for Crawford's was Carrie Mancuso, assisted by Sue Sherrard. Lafarge didn't waste anytime getting one of their own less than two minutes later. Scoring for Lafarge was Jenn Blahey, unassisted. Crawford got their second goal of the period, from the hands of Shelli Ubriaco to give them a 2-1 leading going into the third. Assisting on Ubriaco's goal was Tanya Thompson, and Kim Bauer. At 12:24 in the third period, Lafarge's Blahey scored her second of the game and probably the biggest of the season to tie things up at 2 a piece, sending the game into Overtime. Both goalies came up big, making keys saves when they counted most. Lafarge scored the winning goal off a bad bounce that deflected off of Crawford's defenseman and into the net. Scoring the winning goal was Heidi Frech, assisted by Blahey. Lafarge moves onto play B&J Trucking in the second Semifinal.

Skip's Kweok - 5 vs. Algoma Ins. – 2

This was the first quarterfinal in the A division. Skip's came out flying in the first, and applied pressure to Algoma the whole game, not giving them very many chances. Skip's scored twice in the first period, giving them a 2-0 lead going into the second period. Scoring for Skip's was Leah-Anne Pine and Mona Jones. Penny Souliere and Jones picked up assists. Skip's continued to pressure Algoma, scoring three more times in the second. Goal scorers were Cheri Sewell, Laurie Masters, and Jones. Julie Hodkinson picked up an assist. Determined to close the gap, Algoma's Robyn Bourck scored one in the second and one in the third period to bring Algoma within three, but that's as close as they would come. Julie Laforce picked up an assist. Skip's moves on to play Country Way in the Semifinals.

Sports Gold – 3 vs. Ont. Concrete – 5

This was the second quarterfinal game in the A division. Ont. Concrete attacked Sports Gold in the first period, scoring four of their five goals. Scoring for Ont. Concrete was Amanda Fata, Nicole Beauchamp (2), and Debbie Beauchamp. D. Beauchamp, Gerri Miller, Colleen McLean, and Alicia Pollock picked up assists. Sports Gold was able to get one back, when Marisa Pecile fired one passed pick up goalie, Joy Agawa. Ont. Concrete scored at 8:22 in the second period to put them up 5-1 going into the third period. Pollock picked up the goal, as Fata and Erin Smylie picked up assists. Sports Gold didn't give up, as they fought to get two more goals to bring them within two, but it was too late. Scoring for Sports Gold was Amy Howser and Lori Swan. Pecile picked up an assist. Ont. Concrete moves on to play BDO Dunwoody in the other A division semifinal.

(Submitted by Julie Laforce)