Sunday, 7 skaters travelled to Lucknow for their last game of the regular season. With their goalie sick, centre Diane Bushell put on the pads to defend the goal. The remaining 6 skaters faced Lucknow’s full bench. Walkerton played a well-disciplined game, controlling the puck and taking advantage of Lucknow’s mistakes.
At the end of two periods, the game was scoreless. Heading into the 3rd period, Walkerton was down a player due to injury. With 5 players, the team held off relentless waves of fresh legs from Lucknow. 5 minutes into the 3rd, Lucknow scored two quick goals.
Walkerton lost allowing only two goals from 40 shots. A pat on the back goes to Rachael and Jasmine on D who never left the ice the entire game. And a hearty “Well Done” to Stephanie, Chantale, Courtney and Tracy for a gruelling end to end, non-stop game. The girls left the ice holding their heads high with smiles on their faces; true athletes giving 120% and embracing competition from a tough opponent. Congratulations to the team for finishing in first place and bring home gold from Provincials. Good luck next weekend at the year-end tournament.