A historic hockey win for the province had a definite Okanagan-Shuswap connection.

Team B.C. defeated Nova Scotia 3-0 in the gold-medal game in women91裸聊视频檚 hockey at the Canada Winter Games in Charlottetown Sunday, March 5.

It91裸聊视频檚 the first-ever gold medal in the sport for B.C., coached by Kris Hogg of Sicamous. Hogg is head coach of the women91裸聊视频檚 U18 Prep team at Kelowna-based Rink Hockey Academy, and seven of his players were on Team B.C.

Four of the seven figured in the scoring in the championship. Chloe Primerano of Vancouver set up the first two goals three minutes apart midway through the second period by Mikayla Blomquist of Lake Country and Maddie Leaney of Maple Ridge.

Vernon91裸聊视频檚 Maya Serdachny assisted on a third-period goal at 11:42 scored by Danica Maynard of Osoyoos. Jordan Baxter of Coquitlam also had a helper on the goal.

Gracie Graham of Kelowna, Jaimee Spring of Cranbrook and Hailey Armstrong from Dawson Creek are also part of Team B.C. from the Rink Academy squad.

91裸聊视频淚t feels amazing,91裸聊视频� said Graham. 91裸聊视频淚 got to win this gold medal with all my best friends so it91裸聊视频檚 a great opportunity and a great experience. I91裸聊视频檓 just thinking about all my family and coaches who have helped me make it this far and have this great opportunity.91裸聊视频�

Rebecca Noble of Delta was in goal for B.C. and made 11 saves to record the shutout.

91裸聊视频淚ncredible, this feeling is just amazing,91裸聊视频� said Noble with the gold medal around her neck. 91裸聊视频淭his is such a good group of girls and to finish the tournament like this is unforgettable.91裸聊视频�

Leaney led the tournament in scoring with 12 points, two ahead of teammate Primerano.

B.C. went undefeated in PEI.

The province won 103 medals at the Games 91裸聊视频� 46 gold, 26 silver, 31 bronze.

roger@vernonmorningstar.com
Like us on and follow us on .