Pincher Creek hosts 2017 U18 Soccer end of the year tournament

Toni Lucas - Pincher Creek's U18 Soccer hosted their end of the year soccer tournament Saturday, June 10, with teams from Elkford and Sparwood coming to play.  The teams each had the opportunity to play each other once in the course of the day with a final total of wins deciding the tournament. Sparwood won twice and Pincher Creek won once.  High winds were a factor in the day.

U14 and U18 Hawks host 2016 season end soccer tournaments

2016 Pincher Creek U14 Hawks

Josh Davis - One Saturday, June 25, the Pincher Creek Hawks U14 and U18 soccer teams held their 2016 Junior High and Senior High year-end tournament. The U14 games took place at both Sproule and Halton Field, and the U18 games were played at Halton. Sparwood won first place for the seniors, with Pincher Creek coming in second. Sparwood also won at the U14 level, with Pincher placing third behind Crowsnest Pass. This matches the results from the regular season.

Hawks U18 soccer team back in first place following win against Sparwood

Hawks (in green) vs Sparwood

Josh Davis - On Thursday May 2 the U18 Hawks soccer team took to Sproule field in Pincher Creek, hosting their counterparts from Sparwood. The game was close in the first half, with the Hawks playing against the wind, and Sparwood scoring the first goal of the game. However, the Hawks got into gear in the second half, winning 4-2. With this victory the Hawks have regained their first place standing in the league, followed by Elkford then Sparwood.

Soccer update

• U12 Soccer – Crowsnest Pass edges out win against Pincher 1
• U18 Soccer – Hawks tie game with Elkford
• Mini Soccer tournament held at Saint Michael's and Canyon schools

Josh Davis

U12 Soccer – Crowsnest Pass 1 edges out win against Pincher 1

On Wednesday May 25 the Pincher 1 U12 soccer team took to the pool field, hosting Crowsnest Pass 1. The Pincher team started off the game looking strong, with Jarron Scotten scoring the lone goal off of the first half. However, Crownest Pass took control of the game in the second half. Pincher Creek’s goaltender Carter Newfeld managed to make several impressive saves in the second half. However, Pincher’s spirits fell as they lost the lead, and the Crownest Pass won 3-1.

“I think they get frustrated when they’re losing, because they aren’t used to that,” said Pincher Creek 1 Coach Lisa Stuckey. “The Crowsnest Pass got two goals on them, and they sort of gave up.” Stuckey said the team hasn’t had that many practices together this year, as a result of weather and scheduling issues. “We practiced all of April, and then May has been games.We’re just working on basic skills, get them to take it outside, take it wide, get it across the middle. They’re doing amazing actually, they’ve come a long way. I think they just got down on themselves.”

Pincher 1 is scheduled to play Elkford on June 1 in Elkford, followed by Pincher 2 on June 15 in Pincher Creek.

U18 Soccer – Hawks tie game with Elkford

On Thursday May 26 the U18 Hawks Soccer team took to Sproule field in Pincher Creek, hosting their counterparts from Elkford. Elkford took a red card early in the game, and played for about an hour with one man down. The game was really close in spite of this, ending in a 2-2 draw.

“I’m definitely not satisfied with that,” said Hawks Head Coach Ondřej Soudek. “We wanted to roll them over.” Soudeck explained that Elkford was allowed to play with only two girls on the field, one girl less than the league rules expect. “Then they got a red card, and we thought it was for us, but we didn’t play really good. We didn’t want to win today, and so we didn’t deserve it.”

Soudeck said that the draw doesn’t eliminate the Hawks' chance of placing first in the league. “It depends on Sparwood, and how they do in their game. But we are taking this as a practice, so we will see in the final tournament, when we’ll be all about it. It’s always nice to be in first, but we’ve got to improve our game first.”

Mini-soccer tournament at Saint Michaels and Canyon School

On Saturday May 28 Pincher Creek hosted its first U6-U10 soccer tournament from 8:45am – 3:30pm. The sun was bright, the skies were clear, and the laughter of children was in the air.Each competing young athlete earned a ribbon and a slurpee coupon. While score was kept, games were played for fun, and for the learning experience.

Pincher Creek's U10 Green Machine chases down Elkford

The U6 and U8 teams played at Canyon School Field. Seven teams total competed at the U6 level, including 3 Elkford teams, two Pincher Creek teams, and two Crowsnest Pass teams. U8 games were played on the two remaining fields at Canyon. Eight teams in total completed, at the U8 level, including two teams from each of Sparwood, Elkford, Crowsnest Pass, and of course Pincher Creek. Each team from U6 – U8 played twice.

Pincher Creek's U6 Timbits won their game against Elkford

The U10 level took place at St Michael’s Field.Eight teams in total played, including three teams from Pincher Creek, two teams Sparwood, two from the Crowsnest Pass, and one team from Elkford. Each U10 team played three games.

U8 Pincher 2 in their game against Elkford

Allison Mahli, coach for the U10 Blue Jalapenos from Pincher Creek, called the tournament a “good learning opportunity,” since the U10s don’t normally get the opportunity to play teams from far away.

The U10 Blue Jalapenos gain control of the ball

“There were some higher competitive teams in this tournament than we would be playing in our own league,” said U8 Pincher Creek Coach Tany Warkentin. “It’s always nice to get more competition, and some different styles of play.” Warkentin said this is one of three tournaments the U8 team is eligible to attend this season.

U6 Pincher Coach Jeanette Davis called the tournament “very well attended for the U6 level,” with 75 children present. Her team of five and six-year-olds went undefeated throughout the tournament. “It’s been a great opportunity for the kids to play on a real field,” said Davis. “Normally we just play on half fields. It’s a great day. I think for us the significant part is having so many people come from all over to play against us.”

Finn Stanfield, goaltender for the U10 Green Machine

Matthew Halton U18 Soccer team starts season with wide margin win

Josh Davis

On Thursday April 28 the Matthew Halton U-18 Soccer team took to Sproule field, hosting their counterparts from the Crowsnest Pass for the first game of the season. Halton won a wide margin win. “I stopped counting after we got our third goal in the first few minute,” said Head Coach Ondřej Soudek. “It was pretty good. But I heard that the Crowsnest Pass were missing three top players, so the next game is going to be different. Definitely tougher. We need to be ready.”

Pincher Creek hosts year end U14 Soccer tournament

• Gold for Elkford's 14 Soccer team

Joey Jackson

Pincher Creek's U14 soccer team finished off their year on somewhat of a high note, finishing third in their year end tournament, which took place on Saturday June 13th.  Pincher won their first game against the Crowsnest Pass a day before, but their two games on Saturday ended up differently.

2015 Pincher Creek U14 Soccer Team

Pincher Creek's U18 soccer team finishes regular season with a tie against Sparwood

U18 soccer - Pincher Creek (in green) vs Sparwood
Cindy Jackson and C. Davis photos

Joey Jackson

Pincher Creek's U18 soccer team finished off their regular season on Monday June 8th with a home game against Sparwood. The game may have ended up being a 1-1 draw but it was still a lopsided match in favor of Pincher, who for the majority of the game kept the ball in the Sparwood's end of the pitch. Pincher's precise passing and midfield play let them control play for most of the game, but their inability to hit the net gave Sparwood the chance to break the scoreless tie midway through the second half. Pincher then had to play catch up against the sun and the wind but eventually was able to tie the game with little time remaining. Both Pincher and Sparwood did have a chance to score the off  of penalty kicks, but both kicks did not go in thanks to excellent goaltending from both goalies.

Pincher Creek's U8 and U10 soccer teams participate in Sparwood tourney

Pincher Creek's U10 Soccer Team
Melissa Saulnier photos

Pincher Creek U8 Soccer Team

Chris Davis/Kelly Lepine

Pincher Creek sent a U8 team and a U10 team to participate in league tournaments for both age groups in Sparwood on Saturday June 6.

U18 Soccer: Elkford 7, Pincher Creek 3

Joey Jackson.

Pincher Creek's U18 soccer team was not at the same level as they were last time they played Elkford, in their first game of the season. Pincher lost to Elkford 7-3 on Monday evening June 2 in an even more lopsided match than the score suggests. Pincher was not only short a few key players due to different circumstances, but their available players were also having trouble communicating on the field. Pincher did do better in the second half after they were able to gather their thoughts and begin to talk on the field more, which led to the team having more control over the game.

U16 Soccer - Crowsnest Pass defeats Pincher Creek

2015 Pincher Creek U16 Soccer team

Chris Davis

Pincher Creek's U16 soccer team hosted their Crowsnest Pass counterparts at the Matthew Halton field on Thursday evening, May 21.  A seemingly older and more experienced Crowsnest team won the game by a wide margin.  Liam VanEe performed admirably as keeper for Pincher, in net for the first time this season and under fire constantly throughout the game.

Sparwood edges Pincher in U18 Soccer

Joey Jackson

Pincher Creek's U18 soccer team was on the road again for their first matchup against Sparwood. Pincher found themselves down by 2 at the half, battled back to tie the game late in the second half , but after an excellent crossing play by the Sparwood strikers Pincher was handed their first loss of the season, Sparwood winning by a score of 3-2. 

U12 soccer - Pincher Creek 2 defeats Pincher Creek 1

Pincher Creek 2015 U12-2 soccer team

Pincher Creek 2015 U12-1 soccer team

Chris Davis

Pincher Creek's U12-1 and U12-2 soccer teams faced each other at the pool field on a cold and drizzly evening last week, May 13.  The teams appeared to be quite well matched, but after two halfs of spirited play the U12-2 team emerged victorious, scoring two unanswered goals.

This week Pincher's U12-2 team gets a bye, and Pincher's U12-1 and U12-3 will face each other at the pool field, game to start at 7:00 pm.

Pincher Creek's U18 soccer team edges Elkford in first game of season

U18 soccer - Pincher vs Elkford

Joey Jackson

Pincher Creek’s U18 soccer team finally got into game action this week on Monday May 11th when they traveled across the border to face Elkford for their first game of the season. After what turned out to be a little more chippy and rough than what you would imagine a minor league soccer game to be, Pincher Creek came out on top, winning a close fought game 5-4.

Pincher Creek's U14 Soccer team begins season with win against Crowsnest Pass

U14 Soccer - Pincher Creek (in red) vs CNP
J. Jackson photos

Joey Jackson

Pincher Creek's U14 team started their 2015 season facing off against Crowsnest Pass on Tuesday evening May 5th. Pincher was able to slip one past the Pass goalie in the final five minutes to win their first game of the season 2­-1.

2015 soccer season kicks into high gear

Pincher Creek U12 #2

Crowsnest U12 Avalanche

Joey Jackson and Chris Davis

The 2015 soccer season began in earnest last week.  Almost every field in town has been full in the evenings with teams of all ages practicing and playing games.  The turnout has been quite good, with Pincher Creek fielding multiple teams at some levels.  The weather also has been favourable, a blessing during this often damp transition period between spring and summer.  Here's a peek at some of the action over the course of the last week.  For soccer schedules, click this link.

Photos C. Davis and J. Jackson

Two of the U12 Pincher Creek soccer teams (Pincher 1 and Pincher 3) faced off  at the Ag Grounds Field in Pincher Creek on Wednesday April 29 for the first game of their soccer season.

2015 soccer schedules

CNP1 and Pincher 2 at Pool Field in Pincher Creek April 29

Sparwood wins Gold at U18 Soccer tournament

Pincher Creek's 2014 U18 Soccer team

Toni Lucas

On Saturday June 14 Pincher Creek hosted two simultaneous soccer tournaments for U18 and U14 teams. The U18 tournament was held on Sproule Field between 3 teams: Pincher Creek, Sparwood and Elkford. Three games were played to determine the standings allowing each team the chance to play once against each of the other teams. Sparwood won first place, Elkford took second, and Pincher Creek finished third.

Crowsnest Pass takes Gold at U14 tournament in Pincher Creek

Stephen puts in his all for Elkford

Toni Lucas

The same weekend the World Cup soccer was held in Brazil, Pincher Creek hosted not one, but two simultaneous soccer tournaments, for U18 and U14 teams. The U14 tournament was held on two separate pitches between 4 teams: Pincher Creek, Sparwood, Elkford and Crowsnest Pass. The wet weather marked the first four games of the day, with the sun coming out and smiling on the final two games.  Sparwood and Crowsnest Pass vied for gold and silver at Matthew Halton School, and at the pool field Pincher Creek and Elkford vied for bronze.

U12 Soccer: Pincher Creek edges Pincher Creek

Pincher Creek U12 soccer teams (1 in orange, 2 in white)
T. Lucas photos and video

Toni Lucas

Pincher Creek's U12 PC1 and PC2 soccer teams met and mingled with each other on the field behind the swimming pool for a friendly game on Wednesday, June 11. This game marked the end of the home games for both teams while they still travel to finish  their season.  The weather was warm, the sun was shining and the athletes on both teams were ready to take it to the goal.

U12 soccer: Elkford shuts out Pincher Creek 1

Pincher Creek U12 1 soccer team
T. Lucas photos/video

Toni Lucas

Pincher Creek U12-1 met with Elkford on the field behind the Pincher Creek Swimming Pool on a chilly Wednesday evening, June 4. Elkford brought their A game, and pushed Pincher Creek into a defensive stance for most of the game.  Valiant efforts from both teams,  but Elkford was the ultimate victor, shutting out Pincher Creek.