WEYBURN - The SE Female U18AA Apex Distribution Gold Wings ended the regular season placing second in the south division. Due to the great finish, the girls had a bye in the first round of playoffs.
In the second round of playoffs, the team played Swift Current with each team winning one game in a best of three series. In game three, the Gold Wings captured the series in a thrilling 3-2 double OT win.
The next series saw the girls come up against the Regina Rebels, who placed first in the south league during the regular season. This was also a best of three series. The Gold Wings took game one 5-4 in Regina with another double OT game winner. Goals were scored by Bostyn Runge, Ella Schenher, Samara Seghers, Hadley Gerle, with the OT winner coming off the stick of Tyra Kmita. Myra Field was in net for the win.
Game two was held in Midale with the girls sweeping the series by a score of 4-2. Goals were scored by Schenher (2), Kaylin Wilhelm and Alex Reid, with Barker in net.
The next series is provincial championships taking place against the Warmen Wildcats, who placed second in the North division regular season but were deemed North Champions in a two game sweep against PA.
Game one is set for Friday, March 21 at 7 p.m. at the Harry O Arena in Midale. Game two will be held Sunday, March 23 in Warman with game 3 (if necessary) back in Midale at 1:30 on Sunday, March 30.
The team has eight seniors who will be graduating this year. The girls are from Grade 10-12 (ages 15-18). This AA team came into existence in 2018 and is based out of Midale. All practices and home games are played there. This is the first time the Gold Wings made it past the Regina Rebels and captured the “South Champs” title and banner.
