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Saturday evening saw the Westman Wildcats taking on the Central Plains Capitals in the first league game of the year for both teams. It was also the first game in the home arena for the Cats this season and rookies and vets alike were happy to be home.

Central Plains scored the lone goal in the first period of an evenly matched game, the goal came at 5:10 of the period on a scramble and the cats were unable to corral the puck. The Wildcats were able to tie the game in the second on a powerplay opportunity when Badiou was able to push a loose puck past the Central goalie, assists went to Coey and Hunt. The go ahead goal and game winner also came on a power play when Ganske slid the puck under the goaltender from the side of the net, assists went to Coey and Patterson. The third saw the only goal coming at 8:40 when Dyck fired a shot of at the net and was deflected by Megan Robertson with the second assist going to Whaley.

Rachelle Lougheed got the win in this game that was even in shots on net. The Wildcats made a number of good passing plays while playing a good aggressive game.

We would also like to wish Karrisa Kirkup and Jessica Vallotton good luck as the enter the last days of the final camp for POE and team Manitoba tryouts.

The Jamboree will include the following:

-          ON-ICE sessions

-          DRYLAND session

-          PRE-GAME meal with the Wildcats

-          a TICKET to the Wildcats game that night vs the Balmoral Hall Blazers

-          a WILDCATS T-SHIRT

St. Cloud Fall Classic

The Wildcats travelled to St.Cloud friday to take part in the fall classic showcase. Saturday morning saw the Wildcats meeting up with UMEHSL White in their first game of the day.The Cats found themselves in a battle with a strong team of talented players and while they battled hard and had a few good scoring chances were unable to score. While at the other end Cat goalie Kristen Campbell faced 33 shots and gave up 5 goals.

The second game of the day saw the Wildcats lining up against another UMEHSL team, team Red came out flying and scored 18 seconds into the game. The cats worked harder then they had in the morning but were taken advantage of on every mistake they made. the cats were able to score on a powerplay opportunity in the 1st when Jessica Vallotton blasted a point shot on a feed from Elise Badiou. This would be the cats only goal Saturday as they lost this game by a score of 9-1. The UMEHSL is a league of elite high school players from the Upper Midwest who play in this program before going back and joining their regular teams for the winter. After the two game preliminary round teams are seeded out, the cats are seeded 8th and will take on the UMEHSL team Black sunday morning.

WILDCATS ADVANCE TO POE TOP 25

   A pair of Westman Wildcats have advanced to the final 25 players in Team Manitoba's U-18 Program of Excellence. This process began in February and the final 20 players will be selected after a weekend exhibition series against the University of Manitoba Bisons on September 30 - October 2.

   Jessica Vallotton is a grade 11 student in Glenboro while Karissa Kirkup is a grade 11 student attending Virden. Both girls are entering their third year with the Wildcat Program. The Wildcats would like to congratulate Jessica and Karissa on all of their accomplishments so far and wish them all the best in their quest to make the final roster for Team Manitoba.

3 WILDCATS ADVANCE TO TOP 40

   Westman Wildcats Jessica Vallotton, Karissa Kirkup and Amanda Coey have all moved on to Team Manitoba's U-18 Top 40 Camp which will be held May 26-29 2011 in Winnipeg.

   The Program of Excellence Top 40 Camp is the third phase of the selection process for the U-18 Team Manitoba roster that will compete at the 2011 National U-18 Women's Championship in Sageunay, Quebec this November.

   The Westman Wildcats would like to wish Jessica, Karissa and Amanda all the best. Go Cats Go.

WILDCAT PROSPECT CAMP

    The Westman Wildcats just wrapped up their annual Prospects Camp April 11-13. There were 36 girls taking part in the camp forming 2 teams : Team Black and Team White. Monday night saw Team White come out on top with a 4-1 victory, Tuesday night was a 2-2 draw and Wednesday, the final night, saw Team Black pull out a 2-1 victory and even the series. All 3 nights saw very competitive games with the pace getting quicker each night out.

    The Wildcats will be holding their annual windup banquet on Thursday April 21 in Hartney to complete the 2010-2011 season.

WESTMAN WILDCATS ANNOUNCE STEPHEN VANDENBERGHE AS HEAD COACH

    The Westman Wildcats Regional Female Midget Hockey Team are proud to announce that Stephen Vandenberghe of Brandon has been named the new Head Coach of the Wildcat program.

     Vandenberghe has extensive experience coaching throughout the years at all levels and was an assistant coach with the Westman Wildcats this past season.

Westman Wildcats Prospect Camp

The Westman Wildcats regional female midget hockey program will be hosting their Prospects camp April 11-13^th at the Hartney Arena.  Cost for the three evenings is $25.00. 

This is open to all players 94 – 98.  If you have already registered, we look forward to seeing you on April 11^th.

 Monday, April 11    7:40pm – 9:10pm

Tuesday, April 12   7:30pm – 9:00pm

Wednesday, April 13  7:40pm – 9:10pm

 The camp will help identify players eligible for the Wildcats over the next few seasons as well as let potential players and parents familiarize themselves with the Wildcat program and its philosophies.

 The program has had great success both individually, as 25 former Wildcats have had the opportunity to play college hockey, as well as collectively as a program, the Wildcats have medaled Provincially for five of the last six years. This camp will allow many players and parents to get a better understanding of how this  development is fostered throughout the athletes time with the program.

 To register for the program please visit the Westman Wildcats Website at www.westmanwildcats.com and go to link on left hand prospect camp registration.  Please pass this information on to anyone who may have an interest in attending.

If you require additional information you can contact:

Dan De Kezel    747-2940

Carole Williams  483 - 3622