Bantam LL, U15, 2016-2017 (Wilmot Girls Hockey)

The Wolverines played their semi-final game today against the Grand River Mustangs. The girls knew that this was an important game and came out playing hard. Alisha Layton was in net for the Wolverines. After the last match with the Mustangs the team realized it would need to change some things up in order to pull off a win against the undefeated Grand River team. Shots were exchanged, the defence hustled and the forwards put pressure on their defence and the score remained 0-0 for most of the first period. Late in the first the Wolverines scored to lead 1-0 with a goal by Jenna Caslick. The ...

Tonight the Wolverines took on the Kitchener Lady Rangers. This game was crucial for the girls as they needed a tie or a win tonight to make it into the final four playoff round. The girls were nervous and excited to play but knew they had to keep their heads in the game and play hard to achieve their goal. Michaela Baker was in net for this game as Alisha is still recovering from an ankle injury but did dress for the game. The Wolverines started off a bit slow but soon gained their momentum. They fought hard and skated hard. The play was back and forth throughout the first period and it ...

On Saturday the Wolverines travelled to Fergus to take on the first place Grand River Mustangs. The girls knew it was an important game as the end of the second half was drawing near. The Mustangs were undefeated in this half of league play. Michaela Baker was in net. We were missing a few players and the girls got off to a slow start as they adjusted to a few line changes. The team played some defensive hockey and the game stayed tied late into the first period. Baker was fantastic in net fielding many strong shots. Unfortunately the Mustangs scored a pair of goals in the first to lead 2-0. ...

The Wolverines faced off against the Stratford Aces at home for fifth time this year. The girls were wanting a win as our games against this team have always been intense and close. Michaela Baker was in net and had an outstanding game. The girls started out the game playing hard and passing. There was a lot of back and forth play but neither team was able to score. The first period ended 0-0. In the second period there were several penalties and we were on the penalty kill several times. There was a lot of back and forth play as well and the score was still 0-0 at the end of the second. In ...

The Wolverines played their second game in three days tonight against the Lady Rangers. This was a key game for the team and they needed a win. Michaela Baker was in net again for the Wolverines. Alisha is out with an ankle injury. The first two periods of the game were back and forth with lots of hustle and forechecking. Neither team was able to score and at the end of the second it was tied 0-0. Early in the third the Wolverines opened up the scoring with a goal by Kirsten Bolding assisted by Rachel Gruhl to lead the game 1-0. Not too long after on a nice draw by Alana Miller, Hailley ...