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Division 1/2 - East: Cady McAuley, River East Kodiaks, Forward #9
The Kodiaks are back as they had a great week starting off on Wednesday with a hard fought 4-3 win over the CSLR Renards. Cady was dangerous all game with her ability to wind up and wheel. She generated breakaway after breakaway that resulted in 2 goals including the OT winner by stealing the puck in front of the CSLR bench, and busting in to the zone to tuck the winning goal. On Friday, her steading presence and finishing ability were crucial in a 2-2 tie over the Selkirk Royals. Congratulations Cady!
Division 1/2 - West: Aubrey Sykes, Westwood Warriors, Forward #16
Aubrey Sykes played a solid game in their 3-2 overtime loss to the Shaftesbury Titans on Thursday. She was all over the ice, digging out the puck and back checking consistently and even netting a goal. The next day she picked up where she left off by scoring 2 goals and adding an assist in a hard-fought 3-2 win over the Sanford Sabres. Aubrey was effective in the offensive zone throughout the game, posing a threat every time the puck was on her stick and tipped in a shot from her defensive teammate for the win. Congratulations Aubrey!
Division 3: Grace MacDonald, SJR Eagles, Defence #13
Grace began the week with precise head’s up passing while her vision and playmaking ability consistently created scoring chances. Her composure and leadership were key factors in helping SJR beat Murdoch by a score of 3-2 on Tuesday, as she popped one assist. The next day she continued with a really strong game both defensively and offensively. She worked hard on the PK and PP with positive outcomes and was a key factor in her team’s comeback with a 4-3 win over the Springfield Sabres. Congratulations Grace!
Division 1/2 - East: Emily Theroux, Gabrielle Roy/Point-des-Chenes Cavaliers, Forward #10
Emily had a strong overall game on Wednesday against the J.H. Bruns Broncos. She had a key assist on their first goal and tied the game with a great power play goal in the third period to force overtime. She was all over the ice forechecking, back checking, working hard in the corners, and giving her teammates the extra boost they needed to win it in overtime with a score of 3-2. Congratulations Emily!
Division 1/2 - West: Bree Farmer, Churchill Bulldogs, Forward #19
Bree had a phenomenal game on Tuesday as the Bulldogs faced the John Taylor Pipers. She back checked hard and was a dominant force in her own end. She opened up many scoring chances for herself, netting 2 goals while also adding an assist. She was an all around player throughout the game and was a major contributor in the Bulldogs 3-1 victory over the Pipers. Congratulations Bree!
Division 3: Alexis André, Beliveau Barracudas, Forward #14
Alexis was very good positionally and made her entire line better almost every shift on Monday when the Barracudas faced the PCI Saints. She was able to frustrate her opponents with her forechecking and forced several turnovers that resulted in scoring chances. She handled the puck well and was focused on her role with an all around great effort. She was a major part of her team’s success as the Barracudas won by a score of 1-0 against the Saints in a shootout. Congratulations Alexis!
Division 1/2 - East: Neve Cockerill, JH Bruns Broncos, Forward #7
A nail biting game unfolded on Monday between the JH Bruns Broncos and the CPET Canadiennes. Neve, a fast, tough, play maker stood out from the start as she led her team to an early lead with a hat trick before the second period was over. The Canadiennes put up a fight taking the game in to OT, but the Broncos prevailed to a 5-4 win. On Wednesday the Broncos faced the CSLR Renards where Neve netted the game-winning goal and added an assist on the insurance goal, but her impact on the game went far beyond the scoresheet. She was outstanding and played in a style that combined skill, grit and leadership. Those efforts resulted in a 3-1 win for the Broncos. Congratulations Neve!
Division 1/2 - West: Taylr Chornomydz, Sanford Sabres, Defence #17
Taylr played a very strong 200 foot game on Wednesday and was able to generate tons of offence while also keeping a tight defensive game. She never gave up the puck and was always in proper position throughout the game leading to her first Sabres goal and 2 assists in their 8-2 win over the Garden City Gophers. In a tough game against the Oak Park Raiders the next day, Taylr played a strong game both ways again. She generated many scoring opportunities and added another assist in a 2-0 win for the Sabres. Congratulations Taylr!
Division 3: Maddie Stoller, SJR Eagles, Forward #7
Maddie played with high intensity and was one of the top players on the ice on Thursday in a hard-fought game against the Springfield Sabres. She was very strong throughout the neutral zone, checked hard and cut off passes from the Sabres which led her to a goal and an assist in the Eagles 4-3 loss in overtime. Maddie showed great speed and a magnificent ability to generate offensive opportunities for her team. Congratulations Maddie!
Division 1/2 - East: Hailey Cusitar, Lorette Scorpions, Forward #4
Hailey had an outstanding week with the Scorpions starting with their game on Monday against the CPET Canadiennes. She showcased her hand-eye coordination by scoring a goal from mid air on a rebound to tie up the game. She skated incredibly well and showed her hustle all throughout the game helping her team earn the 3-2 victory. On Thursday, the Scorpions faced the Dakota Lancers where Hailey again displayed why she is the hardest working player on the ice. She was able to win 90% of the battles she entered and resulted in a hard fought 1-0 win. Congratulations Hailey!
Division 1/2 - West: Lyla Barnaby, Sturgeon Heights Huskies, Forward #14
Lyla was a top tier player on Tuesday against the Warren Wildcats. She earned 2 assists in their 4-0 win over the Wildcats, including one helper on a play where she made a jaw-dropping end to end rush and got a hard shot away on goal before the rebound was banged in by a teammate. Lyla had an extremely strong game and played hard for the entire contest. Congratulations Lyla!
Division 3: Tori Hogue, PCI Saints, Defence #19
Tori was an outstanding defensive player all week and led her team by example showing exactly why she is a great captain. On Monday, her ability to control the game resulted the Saints 3-2 win over the SJR Eagles. She was an all-around hard working player from start to finish, leading her team by example. On Wednesday against Murdoch MacKay, Tori played positionally great, taking numerous scoring chances away from Murdoch. She was a difference maker with the game remaining tied at the end of regulation time and all the way in to shootout where Murdoch eventually took the win 2-1. Congratulations Tori!
Division 1/2 - East: Fiona Kotzer, CPET Canadiennes, Defence #8
Fiona was strong and determined against the Miles Mac Buckeyes on Wednesday. She used her body positioning to take the puck off the opposition and her very powerful shot and strength was noticed throughout the entire game. She scored a goal to help her team in their 3-2 OT win over the Buckeyes. Two days later the Canadiennes played the Dakota Lancers where Fiona earned herself another goal and an assist helping her team to a 4-0 victory. Once again she picked up where she left off with another solid performance in all 3 zones. Congratulations Fiona!
Division 1/2 - West: Paige Windus, Oak Park Raiders, Forward #20
Paige had an incredible game against the Westwood Warriors on Thursday, scoring all 4 goals for her team. Her relentless effort was key to the Raiders success as she set the tone for the entire game. After a no score first period, Paige stepped up to open up the scoring and she kept it going from there. She started the game working hard and finished hard earning the Raiders a 4-2 victory. Congratulations Paige!
Division 3: Emma Nickel, Murdoch MacKay, Forward #4
Emma was a force to be reckoned with on Thursday against the Beausejour Barons. She was all over the ice, checking hard in the neutral zone and giving the Barons defenders a very hard time in the attacking zone. Her clean, fast skating style of play was wonderful to see. She scored 2 goals, including the game winner in her team’s 8-1 win against the Barons. Congratulations Emma!
Division 1/2 - East: Brielle Hyde, Miles Mac Buckeyes, Defence #89
Brielle was a dominate force on the ice for the Buckeyes as they faced the CSLR Renards on Wednesday. Despite not earning any points, the strength she showed on her skates was unbelievable. She was able to move the opposition off the puck, take the puck away and win most battles. She demonstrated her very strong defensive skills helping her team to a 3-1 win. Congratulations Brielle!
Division 1/2 - West: Emma Cassils, Warren Wildcats, Goaltender #1
Emma earned her team a big first win of the season against the Churchill Bulldogs on Tuesday. She stood tall between the pipes, stopping 33 of 35 shots in regulation time and every shot through over time and in to a shootout. She played with a strong sense of want and refused to let her team down. A great performance resulting in a 3-2 shootout win for the Wildcats. Congratulations Emma!
Division 3: Brooklyn Brodeur, Springfield Sabres, Forward #19
A highlight of the Tuesday game between the Sabres and Murdoch MacKay was watching Brooklyn. She made her presence felt with a relentless forecheck, blazing speed and an ability to consistently create scoring opportunities. Her energy and hustle set the tone for the Sabres and earned her 2 assists in the Sabres 3-1 victory. Congratulations Brooklyn!
