UPDATED: Wildcats drop heartbreaker at provincials
By The Nelson Daily Sports
What could go wrong, went wrong Monday for the West Kootenay Wildcats.
Juan de Fuca, a team the Wildcats beat 2-1 earlier in the year, scored all the goals en route to a 3-0 win Monday at the B.C. Hockey Bantam Female Championships in Vernon.
Castlegar, with 21 shots on goal could not get one past Juan de Fuca goalie Hailey Martens Scoring in the physically played contest.
The Wildcats, win one point in two games, face must wins Tuesday when the team plays Prince George and Tri Cities in final round robin action.
Late goal by Bonacci lifts West Kootenay Wildcats into tie with host Vernon
Jessica Bonacci of Trail scored with just over a minute remaining in the game to lift West Kootenay Wildcats to a 3-3 tie against host Greater Vernon Sunday at the B.C. Hockey Bantam Female Championships.
West Kootenay sits fifth overall with a single point following Day one of the tournament.
Trailing 3-2 West Kootenay pulled its goalie for the extra attacker. The strategy worked as Bonacci ripped the twine to secure at least one point on opening day.
Emilie Tebulte of Castlegar and team captain Merissa Dawson of Nelson also scored for the Cats with assists going to Emma Wheeldon of Nelson, Bonacci and Trail’s Julie Sidoni.
Greater Vernon held a slim 26-25 shots advantage.
West Kootenay meets Juan Fuca Monday at 2 p.m. as round robin play continues.
The Cats close out the preliminary round Tuesday with a pair of games against Tri Cities and Prince George.
The top two teams in each division qualify for the playoffs Wednesday.
The West Kootenay Wildcats consist of a collection of players from throughout the region.
