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Oct 28, 2010, 9:51 am

Final roster announced for Under 18 Team Manitoba
by Judy Wells (Reprinted with permission from Deloraine Times & Star)

Hockey Manitoba recently announced the Under 18 Female Team Manitoba roster for the 2011 Canada Winter Games in Halifax. Included on the roster are two athletes from Deloraine, namely Jennifer More and Kiara De Kezel. Also from the Westman area are Skye Kelly, Brandon; Halli Krzyzaniak, Neepawa and Ashleigh Brykaliuk, Brandon.

The selection process is done through the Hockey Manitoba Program of Excellence (POE) and actually started back in February 2010 with regional selections. Three more steps including the POE Spring tournament, POE summer camp and most recently a final exhibition tournament in Regina.

Team Manitoba welcomes back nine returning players form 2009 and ten new members. The team won't meet again to play until December for a tournament at the University of Manitoba. "We hope to practice a couple times and will play a couple of exhibition games versus university teams," said head coach Tony Franklin. Two years ago, Franklin was the assistant coach of the Under 18 team who competed in Napanee for the national championships and came home with the bronze. He applied to coach this year's Under 18 Canada Games team. Following an interview process, Franklin was offered the position. It's important to note here that the players underwent the evaluation process (mentioned earlier) which involved 10 people from across the province (not the coaching staff). It was that panel that selected the top 24. From there the coaches trimmed the roster to 20 and each athlete is definitely there on their own merit including the Deloraine girls.

As a coach, Franklin thinks it's great to have More and De Kezel on the roster as he knows their background and what they can bring to the team. "More importantly, though, this is a feather in the cap of the coaches that worked with these girls during their development years.” "And it's a great example for our local female youth players of what can be accomplished with hard work and dedication!" he added. Both girls offer valuable contributions to the team. "Kiara has size, strength and solid skating skills. She is very good in the defensive zone but also has an offensive upside and an excellent shot," said Franklin. Having been to a national championship with the Westman Wildcats (and won), she will be able to draw on that experience. "Kiara puts the team ahead of herself and leads by example. . she quietly  goes about her work. She's best described as someone who's 'tough' to play against, so we're very happy she'll be wearing a Manitoba sweater," said Franklin. Jennifer More was with the Under 18  tam last year and attended the national championships in Surrey, BC. "The experience she gained from that experience will be invaluable for Halifax. Jenny brings outstanding skill and hockey sense to our team. She will be looked upon to create chances at the offensive end as well as attacking with speed through the neutral zone.

"Both Jenny and Kiara are fierce competitors and above all else - they are quality people. . .and I firmly believe that you win with good people!" added Franklin. The goal of the team is to finish in the top three. Franklin says many things must go their way for this to happen. It's a short term competition and many things can go wrong when playing six or seven games in seven days. "But, with our team speed and personnel, we feel that we can challenge for a medal," concluded Franklin.


Oct 24, 2010, 10:07 pm

WILDCATS AT EASTMAN SHOWCASE TOURNAMENT

The Westman Wildcats began the Eastman Selects Showcase Tournament on Friday night with a game against the Regina Rebels.  This was a very well played game with the Wildcats pulling out a 3 - 1 victory.  Goal scorers were Karissa Kirkup and Amanda Coey with two, the last one being an open net.   Allison Rothwell faced 25 shots in net for Westman.

Saturday morning had the Wildcats up against the Balmoral Hall Blazers and the Cats came up on the short end of a 4 - 1 score.  Jessica Vallotton was the lone goal scorer for Westman with shots being in favor of Balmoral Hall 23 - 19.  Allison Rothwell was in net for the Wildcats.

Four hours later the Westman Wildcats played their final round robin game against the Minnesota Crunch and lost a 6 - 3 decision.  Goal scorers for the Cats were Amanda Coey with two and Kiara DeKezel rounding out the scoring.  Rachelle Lougheed and Allison Rothwell shared the goaltending duties facing 32 shots between them.

The 5th place versus 6th place game had Westman playing Eastman in the last game of the day and Eastman won this contest with a 3 - 1 final.  Cats goal scorer was Karissa Haney and Allison Rothwell faced 23 shots in net.


Oct 17, 2010, 11:12 am

WILDCATS HOST JAMBOREE

  Saturday, October 16 the Hartney Arena was a very busy place as 56 young ladies between the ages of 5 and 12 years old took part in the annual Jamboree run by the Westman Wildcats. The Wildcat coaching staff and players put the girls through a skating session, a puck skills session, dryland, a meal with the Wildcats and then the girls were entertained with a game at the end of the day between the Eastman Selects and the Westman Wildcats. A great day for everyone involved.

  Friday night saw the Wildcats travel to Winkler to play the Pembina Valley Hawks and the Cats came out on the losing end of a 9-4 score. Wildcat goal scorers were Gina Williams, with her first goal as a Wildcat, Amanda Coey, Kiara DeKezel and Bailee Goodon. Rachelle Lougheed was in net for the Cats and the shots were 33-31 in favor of P.V.

  Saturday nights game was played in front of a rink full of future Wildcats and they witnessed a very close game between the Eastman Selects and the Westman Wildcats. The score was 2-0 for Eastman and Rachelle Lougheed was again between the pipes with the shots on net 25-24 favoring Eastman.

  The Wildcats practice this week in preparation for a showcase tournament hosted by the Eastman Selects this upcoming weekend with 8 teams coming together from Minnesota, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.


Westman Wildcats Hockey Jamboree
Oct 13, 2010, 9:57 am

Group # 1

1:00pm                 Registration

2:00 - 3:00pm        On Ice - skating drills

3:15 - 4:00pm         Dryland

4:15pm                  Meal

4:45 - 5:45            On Ice - stickhandling/Small Games

6:15 - 7:00pm        Games in Gym

7:00pm                 Watch Wildcats Off Ice Warm Up in Curling Rink - Coaches Talk

7:30pm                 Game warm up

8:00pm                 Westman Wildcats vs Eastman Selects


Westman Wildcats Hockey Jamboree
Oct 12, 2010, 5:14 pm

Group # 2

2:00pm                      Registration

3:00 - 4:00pm            On Ice - Skating Drills

4:15pm                     Meal with the Wildcats

4:45pm - 5:30pm        Dryland  (Bring running shoes, shorts/sweats, water bottle)

5:45 - 6:45pm           On Ice - Stick Handling/Small Area Games

7:00pm               Watch Wildcats off ice warm up in curling rink - Coaches pre game talk

7:30pm                Game Warm Up

8:00pm                Westman Wildcats vs Eastman Selects

 

 


Oct 11, 2010, 9:06 am

WILDCATS HOST WEEKEND TOURNAMENT

  The Westman Wildcats played host to a 4 team tournament this past weekend with all teams playing four games. The Wildcats first opponent was Central Plains and the two teams played to 2-2 draw, Karissa Kirkup had both goals and Darby Peaslee faced 23 shots in net.

  In the second game of the day Westman came up against a tough Pembina Valley squad and were on the losing end of a 3-1 score. Jessica Vallotton was the Wildcat goal scorer with Darby Peaslee in net and shots were 24-21 in favor of P.V.

  Early Sunday morning saw the Wildcats play the Yellowhead Chiefs and despite having a majority of the play and outshooting Yellowhead 30-15 the Cats lost 1-0. Darby Peaslee and Rachelle Lougheed  shared the goaltending duties.

  The 3rd vs 4th game saw Westman playing Central Plains and the Wildcats finally found a little bit of offense winning by a 5-1 score. Goal scorers were Karissa Kirkup, Kaitlyn Whaley, Jaycee Magwood, Bailee Goodon and Amanda Coey. Rachelle Lougheed faced 20 shots in the Wildcat net.


Westman Wildcats Fall Classic
Oct 7, 2010, 10:58 am

 

Saturday, October 9th

 

11:00am                                  Westman vs Central

1:30pm                                    Yellowhead vs PV

5:00pm                                    Central vs Yellowhead

7:30pm                                    PV vs Westman

 

Sunday, October 10th

9:00am                        Westman vs Yellowhead

11:30am                      Pembina Valley vs Central Plains

 

2:30pm                                   3rd vs 4th

5:00pm                                   1st vs 2nd

 


Oct 3, 2010, 9:19 pm

WILDCATS WIN PAIR ON WEEKEND

The Westman Wildcats travelled up to The Pas this past weekend to open up the MFMHL regular season and came home with a pair of victories.

The first game on Saturday saw the Wildcats win with a 6-0 score. Melissa Hunt (Hartney) and Jaycee Magwood (Killarney) both got their first goals as members of the Wildcats. Also scoring goals were Amanda Coey with a pair, Karissa Kirkup and Kiara DeKezel, rookie goaltender Rachelle Lougheed was sharp in net getting the shutout. Shots were 47-11 for Westman.

 The second game was played Sunday morning and saw the Wildcats pull out a 4-3 victory. Wildcat goal scorers were Teagan Pringle (Glenboro) with her first goal as a Wildcat, Jessica Vallotton with a pair and Karissa Kirkup. Rachelle Lougheed was in net and the shots were 48-24 in favor of the Wildcats.

The Wildcats will be opening the season at the Hartney Arena on October 9th and 10th with a tournament. Teams involved in the tournament are Pembina Valley, Central Plains, Yellowhead and the Westman Wildcats. Check this website for game times.


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