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| Burnaby Wildcats Peewee C1 |
Division: Peewee C1
Manager’s Name: Qun Gee
Head Coach: Mike Richards
Assistant
Coaches: Troy Dragon, Luie Zappacosta
League season:
Opponents: Richmond, North
Shore, North Shore Winter
Club, Tri-Citites, and South Delta
Record: 0-5-1
Remembrance Day Tournament:
Opponents: North Shore, Nanaimo, Ridge Meadows, Surrey
Record: 2-1-1
It was a challenging month of hockey for the Burnaby Wildcats Peewee girls team but, with lots of hockey still to be played, the team is optimistic about the season ahead.
The Wildcats Peewee team is comprised mostly of girls aged 11 and 12. Most girls have played several years of hockey and are now becoming familiar and comfortable with the game. Two players, however, are lacing up the skates for the first time ever. They have lots to learn but their coaches and team mates provide them with the support they need as they develop their skills. Encouragement and a strong work ethic are key on this team. Head Coach Mike Richards emphasizes this by awarding a Hard Hat award at the end of each game. The award is given to the player who showed the strongest effort and compete level during the game.
The month of November saw the team play many of the teams they faced during their tiering games. Under the direction of Coach Richards, and Assistant Coaches Troy Dragon and Luie Zappacosta, the Peewee Wildcats have made steady improvements throughout the month. They have closed the gaps against many opponents where, early on, their results were lopsided losses, but now the team is more competitive. Games are hard fought and the team has nearly come away with victories against some of their toughest opponents.
The highlight of the month of November for the Peewee Wildcats came during the Remembrance Day Tournament, held at 8 Rinks in Burnaby. In a game against the Surrey Eagles, the score was tied 3-3 after regulation, and the game headed to a shootout. Word travelled fast around the rink that one of the tournament host teams was in a shootout and fans quickly made their way to Rink 5 to cheer on the home team. Spurred by the cheers of the supporters, the Wildcats won the shootout for a final score of 4-3. It was a memorable event for the players to win in such dramatic fashion with all eyes on them!
Results like that are what keep the team optimistic as they look towards the rest of their season. Off the ice, there is much to look forward to as well. The girls have already enjoyed team picture day, which was on November 30th. In December, they are looking forward to their Christmas Party, which will be held at the Burnaby Mountain Golf Course. It will be a chance for the players to bond off the ice and such events will only help them perform at their best when they hit the ice again.
~ Jehan Jiwa
