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The team celebrates after their first win. From left are Lorianne Trudel, Robin Stanton, Juliette Gaillardetz, Karleigh Kucharik, Savana Pinset, Lisa McCombe, Christine Schwan. Front row left to right Samantha Belanger, Katie McCombe, Casey McNaughton and Jolie Rattray. Photos submitted
Coach Rene Trudel congratulates player of the game for game 1 Katie McCombe.
Arnprior U16 ringette takes home silver medal despite flu bug The Arnprior McNab U16B ringette team headed to Beaconsfield, Que., on Jan. 13 to compete in their annual tournament. The girls’ first game was against Pointe Claire, and they controlled the ring for most of the game. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.
Their second game was against NDG, and the girls pulled off their first win of the season 4-2. Their third game took place Saturday night against 4 Cités, and the girls dominated with a 3-1 win. They finished the round robin play in first place and were headed to the finals on
Sunday night. Unfortunately, as game time approached Sunday, some of the girls were not feeling well. The team played short-handed with seven skaters and a goalie, and settled with a 6-1 loss and the silver medal. By Monday night, all but three of the girls were sick with the stomach
flu. Congratulations to all of the girls and bench staff for their hard work this weekend. Player of the game awards were handed out for game one to Katie McCombe, game two to Karleigh Kucharik and game three to Casey McNaughton.
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