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 girls were thrilled! During the second period the girls continued to work hard however the Mustangs were able to score 2 goals to lead 2-1 at the end of the second.  Read More

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 ended 0-0. The battle continued in the second period as both teams were eager to score that first goal. If the Lady Rangers won they would pass us and make it to the final four. Late in the  Read More

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. During the second period the Wolverines kept playing defensive hockey but were running out of steam toward the end of the second and the Mustangs scored a pair of goals to lead 4-0.   Read More