Pee Wee Chinooks defeat Bow Island Rebels

Pee Wee Tournament to be held in Pincher Creek next weekend

Chris Davis, Pincher Creek Voice

Pee Wee Chinooks vs
Bow Island RebelsC. Davis photo

Pincher Creek's Pee Wee Chinooks hosted the Bow Island Rebels at the MCC arena on Saturday, January 4.  The Rebels had a much smaller bench, with only 9 players suiting up.  Onlookers were treated to a quick-paced back and forth match between two very competitive teams.  The Chinooks got the edge on the Rebels in the declining minutes of the first period with a goal by #19 Ethan Richards, assisted by #18 Emily Wittkopf and #17 Whyat Bruder.

Richards was once again a phenomenon to watch, taking charge of the Chinook front line throughout the game.  He scored three more times in the second period, with assists from #11 Jenson Luco, another from Wittkopf, and one from #9 Nic Jordan. Richards' last goal in the second was unassisted, as was his goal early in the third, making for an incredible 5 goals in a row for him.  Luco scored the last goal for the Chinooks with 13:15 on the clock in the third, assisted by Wittkopf.  Wittkopf's a phenomenon in her own right, a solid and reliable player.

Chinooks #19 Ethan Richards scored 5 in a row for his team
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It looked like the Chinooks were going to have a shutout, when the determination of Rebels' #12 William Barrons finally paid off for his team with 3:45 left on the clock.  He was assisted in the effort by #15 Cale Simanton.

This was a game where the scoreboard didn't tell the whole tale.  The Chinooks had to work hard for their victory.  The Rebels were a very competent team, if a bit understaffed.  Chinooks goalies Micah Fox Blood and Matthew Duncan were frequently kept quite busy, and deserve a nod for their contributions to the final outcome, as does the rest of the team for their teamwork and focus.  There were a few sighs on the Pincher Creek side at missing the shutout, but the Rebels were highly respectable competitors, and deserved that recognition.

Final score: Pee Wee Chinooks 6, Bow Island Rebels 1

Pee Wee Tournament
There will be a Pee Wee Tournament at Pincher Creek's Memorial Community Centre Arena next weekend.  It starts with a game on Friday night, February 10, starting at 8:00 pm.  There will be games from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm Saturday, and it wraps up on Sunday with games from 7:45 am to 3:45 pm.

Hurricanes are coming
On Sunday evening, February 12 the Lethbridge Hurricanes will be in town to sign autographs and play some pond hockey against the Atom Chinooks.

Midget Provincial Game
Pincher Creek's Midget Huskies have a Provincials game scheduled for Thursday, February 9 at 7:05 pm.

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