Women's Hockey League report

WHL REPORT WEEK 4

There were 8 games this week with almost all the teams in action, and some changes were made in the standings, while others continue to be unbeaten.

Algoma Ins. – 2 vs. Skip’s Kweok – 3

Skip’s looked to knock down Algoma early and keep them there. The first period started off with a flurry off shots from Skip’s as Algoma tried to defend them off, but Skip’s was able to score twice before the period ended. Goal scorers were Lisa Case and Joanne Thiessen. Picking up assists were Mona Jones, Sue Sherrard and Case. It was Algoma’s turn in the second to gain some ground, as they were on the attack. Algoma’s Lisa Rowlinson was to bring her team within one going into the third period. Korri Rajala picked up an assist on the play. In the third, the action continuted, with Algoma getting the tying goal at 7:42, from goal scorer Andrea Garson, assisted by Lynn Allard and Tammy Vince. For the rest of the time the teams pressured each other for the winning goal and with just 53 seconds left to play Skip’s Thiessen was able to fire one pass Algoma’s netminder, Kristyn Libby to give her team the win. Julia Robertson picked up an assist on the goal.

Fisher – Wavy Concrete – 0 vs. Sports Gold – 1

These two teams were very evenly matched, but it all came down to the goaltenders in this one. Shift after shift both goalies came up big to keep the first and third periods scoreless. However, at the beginning of the second period Sports Gold was able to score, which was enough o give them the victory. Scoring for Sports Gold was Laura Kember, assisted by Judith Kovala and Chantal Anderson. Sports Gold’s win handed Fisher- Wavy their first loss of the season and it also broke their goalie, Meredith Agliani’s shutout streak, as she had not be scored on.

Country Way – 1 vs. Lafarge - 2

Country Way jumped out to an early lead, getting on the scoreboard in the first period, when Rhonda Osadczuk slid one passed Lafarge’s Nancy Dewling. Lafarge was able to tie the game up at 1-1 in the second period when Nicole Beauchamp scored an unassisted goal to give her team they boost they needed into the third period. In the third, with only a few minutes gone in the period, Lafarge’s Jennifer Dacosta scored to give her team the win. Assists went to Denise Goldade and Wendy MacDonald. This marked Lafarge’s first win of the season and we should see more wins to come.

BDO Dunwoody – 3 vs. Brookfield Power – 0

BDO seemed to dominate Brookfield in all aspects of the game, as they have with many of the teams they played so far this season. This win is their fourth in a row and they remain the only unbeaten team in the league. Their success is mainly due to their goaltender, Mary Jane McCormick who has not been scored on yet and continues her shutout streak. Goal scorers for BDO were Karen Rosebrook and Patti Storozuk (2). Picking up assists were Shannon McLeod and Julie Hazelton (2).

White Oak Paint – 2 vs. North to Adventure – 4

North to Adventure got on the scoreboard first at 7:30 in the first period. Scoring for North to Adventure was Trish Evans, assisted by Debbie Johnston. The teams traded goals in the second period, with White Oak scoring first in the period. Scoring for White Oak was Katie Healey assisted by Kelly MacGregor and Elaine Angelic. It was then Nroth to Adventure’s turn to regain their lead, which they did and they also added to it to put them up 3-1 going into the third period. Goal Scorers were Johnston and Debbie Desgagne. Picking up assists were Amanda Biagini, Debbie Shubat and Shelia Madahbee. Once again, the teams traded goals in the third period, with White Oak scoring first. White Oak’s goal was scored by Angelic, assisted by MacGregor and Healey. This brought White Oak to within one, but to ensure victory North to Adventure’s Desgagne scored her second goal of the game with less than two minutes left in the game. Betty buck picked up the lone assist on the goal.

Sports Gold – 0 vs. Country Way – 0

Defense was the name of game, as both teams had some big plays that could have easily changed the outcome of the game. Both teams had their chances to score, but the puck just could find the back on the net, leaving both teams to gain one point in the standings.

White Oak Paint – 3 vs. Easy Express – 1

This was a late night game, that had lots of action at both ends of the ice. White Oak came out flying in the first period, catching Easy Express off guard. White Oak scored two unanswered goals to give the edge. Scoring for White Oak were Wendy Basawa and Katie Healey, both unassisted. In the second period, it seemed that no matter what either team did, the puck just wouldn’t go in, leaving the period scoreless. Things changed in third period, as Easy Express was able to break White Oak’s shutout, as Kellie Nelson rifled one passed Kristen Nelson to pull her team to within one. Not taking any chances, White Oak’s Basawa scored her second, unassisted goal of the game, so seal the win.

Skips Kweok – 1 vs. Fisher-Wavy Concrete - 1

(Submitted by Julie Laforce)