Wildcats Tie and Lose During Home Stand

The Westman Wildcats had a tie and a loss during their Banner Raising weekend.

On Saturday the Cats hosted the Pembina Valley Hawks and came out on the short end of a 4-3 game. Deloraine’s Kiara DeKezel scored a pair with Oak Lake’s Megan Bailey notching the Cats other marker.

Sunday had the Eastman Selects in Hartney during the official National Championship Banner Raising ceremony.

The pregame events were speakers from local government as well as Hockey Manitoba. The last year’s team was recognized and finally the unveiling of the National Championship Banner.

The game proved to be a saw off with it ending in a 2-2 tie.  Westman goal scores were Bailey and DeKezel again this game.

The Wildcats now get ready to leave on Christmas day to travel to Calgary to participate in the Mac’s International Midget Tournament.

Westman Wildcats Play Home Stand This Weekend

The Westman Wildcats regional female midget hockey team have two home games this weekend in the friendly confines of the Hartney arena.

The Wildcats will welcome the Pembina Valley Hawks for a tilt on Saturday afternoon followed by  the Eastman Selects visiting on Sunday. Both games will begin at three o’clock  in Hartney.

Sundays game will have a pre-game ceremony with the official Esso Cup National Banner being raised in the Hartney arena.

The Westman Wildcats will then travel to Calgary from the 25^th to the 31^st to compete in the Mac’s International Midget Tournament.

Wildcats Go 3-2 at Notre Dame Hounds Showcase

The Westman Wildcats Regional Female Midget Hockey team competed in the Notre Dame Hounds Annual Showcase last weekend and came away with a three and two record. The Wildcats joined 15 other female midget teams from Western Canada in this Annual Showcase in Wilcox Saskatchewan.

The Cats first action was on Thursday morning and brought them up against the Pursuit of Excellence team from Kelowna. The Wildcats came up on the short end of a 4-0 to the tournaments eventual champions.

Westmans next opponents were the Weyburn Goldwings of the Saskatchewan AAA League. The Wildcats got on the winning side of things in this contest by a three nothing score. Kelsie Sanderson of Melita, Meg Bailey of Oak lake and Brandi Pollock of Virden did the scoring for the Wildcats while Darby Peaslee of Souris got the shut out in the Cat net.

Friday had the Wildcats facing off against the St Albert Slash and the Cats lost this game 4-1. Bailey scored the Cats lone goal in this contest.

Saturday’s game had the Westman squad hitting the ice against the Lloydminster Steelers. The Wildcats notched their second win of the tournament putting up a four one score. Bailey and Sanderson again found the scoreboard for the Cats while Jessica Vallotton of Glenboro and Amanda Coey of Brandon also added singles.

The Wildcats final game on Sunday had them facing the Winnipeg Titans and the Cats took their tournament record to 3 and 2 with a 3-1 win.

Bailey scored a pair while Souris’s Sheryl Kaskiw added the Cats other goal.

The Wildcats are at home for a pair this weekend with Pembina Valley visiting Hartney on Saturday and Eastman coming out on Sunday. Sunday’s game will have the official Banner raising for the National Championship Banner the program won last April.

Game vs Central in Wawanesa has been Cancelled

The Sunday night game in Wawanesa vs Central has been cancelled.  Central had to back out due to a shortage of players.

The Wildcats practice both Monday and Tuesday in Hartney before heading to the Notre Dame Hounds Showcase on Wednesday.

Wildcats Go 3 and 1 at Minnesota Thoroughbreds Thanksgiving Tournament

The Westman Wildcat Female Midget Regional Hockey Team had a 3 and 1 record at the Minnesota Thoroughbreds Thanksgiving Annual Tournament on the weekend.

The Wildcats travelled to St Paul to compete with 15 other female midget teams from around North America to compete in this annual showcase tournament.

The Wildcats first action was on Friday and had them up against the Traverse City North Stars from Michigan. The Cats won this game by a four two score.  Oaklake’s Megan Bailey potted a pair for the Westman squad while Melita’s Kelsey Sanderson and Alexander’s Teal Crosson scored the other two.

The Wildcats next opponent was Madison Capitals from Wisconsin and the Cats came up on the short end of a 3-1 score. Virden’s Kayleigh Chapman had Westman lone marker.

The Wildcats final round robin game pitted them against Team Alaska and the defensive battle was won by the Westman squad with a 1-0 win.  Bailey notched the winner while Souris’s Darby Peaslee recorded the shutout in the Cats net.

The Wildcats played their final game on Sunday against Detroit Victory Honda and came away with a 4-2 win to finish out the tournament. Bailey recorded a hat trick for the Wildcats while Souris’s Sarah Williams scored the other Westman goal.

The Wildcats will entertain Central Plains in Wawanesa on Sunday before getting ready to play in the Notre Dame Hounds 16 team showcase the following weekend.

Wildcats to Play in Minnesota Thoroughbreds Thanksgiving Tournament

The Westman Wildcats are getting ready to head south to play in the Minnesota Thoroughbreds Annual Thanksgiving Tournament this weekend.

The Cats are coming off two losses to Eastman and Pembina Valley and are looking to turn things around in this 16 team annual tournament.

The Cats play Traverse City, Madison Capitals and Team Alaska in their round robin games on Friday and Saturday before playoff games on Sunday.

The Westman squad is looking forward to having their full roster for the first time since the third weekend of September. 

Wildcat’s Scott Commits to Minnesota State

Kelsie Scott, a senior at Souris High School has committed to Minnesota State University Mavericks.

Minnesota State is in Mankato, Minnesota and play in the NCAA DI WCHA division.

Scott, a forward and assistant captain with the Westman Wildcats, will join the Mavericks in the fall of 2010.

Scott, a multisport athlete, is the second Wildcat to commit to a University this season following Brandi Pollock’s commitment to RMU in Pittsburgh.