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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2016-03-16, Page 66 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, March 16, 2016 Cory Smith The St. Michael Warriors celebrate their second straight gold medal at the OFSAA'A/AA' girls hockey championships Thursday in Stratford. St. Mike's defeated Sudbury's College Notre -Dame 6-3 in the final. +ea orthhuronexsositor.co St. Michael wins second straight OFSAA girls hockey gold medal Cory Smith Postmedia Network Saying goodbye wasn't easy for Mel Nolan. The veteran St. Michael forward spent four seasons with the Warriors girls hockey team. She won three provincial medals, includ- ing a second straight gold medal after Thursday's 6-3 victory over Sudbury's Col- lege Notre -Dame at the Rotary Complex in Stratford. Nolan will put hockey aside next year and focus on her post -secondary education. "It was sad to see it come to an end," she said. "I had the best four years of my life here thanks to Flan (head coach Mark Flanagan), thanks to all these girls. Wouldn't have wanted it to happen any other way." Nolan spoke through tears as she talked about celebrating with her team- mates. This year's champi- onship was her favourite moment in a four-year high school career filled with many of them. "We worked so hard to get here and we didn't just come in as the hosts," she said. "We came in like we deserved to be here and I'm just really proud of all these girls and how hard we all worked together." The Warriors went 6-0 at OFSAA and have now won 12 consecutive games at the provincial tournament. St. Mike's, which finished sec- ond as a 'AAA' school in 2014, has won four OFSAA medals with Flanagan behind the bench. "The first one is always fantastic. You can't take that away," he said. "But this one came with more pressure. Being in Stratford, the girls friends are all here, their classmates, their parents, everybody is at home. We talked the last two years about hosting OFSAA and working our way here." St. Mike's advanced to the final with a 2-1 win over Holy Trinity. Madison Davey and Faith Flanagan scored for the Warriors. Notre -Dame was coming off a 7-1 win over St. Theresa and started the final with two goals in two shifts. "We needed to wake up after that for sure," Nolan said. "We said on the bench we needed to calm down. Take two seconds and calm down, get our heads back in it and start at a 0-0 game again. We came back and it showed on the scoreboard." Nolan had two goals in her final game, including the winner in the first period. Clodagh Weber also scored twice, while Lexi Templeman and Faith Fla- nagan had single markers. Templeman is three -for - three in the medal depart- ment. The 16 -year-old will try for a fourth next season before heading to Robert Morris University on a hockey scholarship. "Next year is going to be a big year," she said. "We have a lot of girls that are 111 Grade 11 this year, so we'll be losing a lot next year. Next year we're really hop- ing to get another kick at the cat." In addition to Nolan, departing Warriors include Neve Van Pelt, Weber, Dan- ielle Schoonderwoerd, Jor- dan Templeman and Emily Drake. Nolan was asked what made the three -time OFSAA medallists a special group. "We clicked," she said. "I've had the best time of my life with all these girls and they're like family to me." Local hockey scores March 10 Rep 1 Mt. Forest 4 Rams Novice March 12, Minto Mad Dogs 2 Pee Wee Local League 5 ATTENTION ADVERTISERS! EARLY DEADLINE ARLY DEADLINE FOR March 30 Seaforth Huron Exposit All ADS must be completed by 2pm For all your marketing needs contact Nancy deGans ndegans@postmedia.com • 519-527-0240 Sea Huron Expositor OFFICE HOURS: Mon. - Thurs. 9am - 5pm Fri. 8am - 4pm CLOSED TUESDAYS 8 Main St., Seaforth PH: 519-527-0240 www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com E� IJflfliRC'H You are invited to attend these area churches ST. THOMAS ANGLICAN 21 Jarvis St., Seaforth Church Office 519-527-1522 holyspirit@tcc.on.ca The Rev. Lynn Mitchell Interim Priest Sunday March 20 The Passion of Christ with Liturgy of the Palms Worship lco Everyone Welcome Saturday March 19 Fairytale Tea Party for children, parents & grandparents 1:30-3:30pm Come dressed as your favourite fairytale character Join us for stories & refreshments EGMONDVILLE UNITED CHURCH Worship Leader Theresa Kolkman Worship March 20th 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School with Steve Hildebrand 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome at the Lord's table to share Holy Communion with us For more information view our website gri www.egmondvilleunitedchurch.com BETHEL BIBLE CHURCH An Associated Gospel Church 126 Main St. Seaforth 519-527-0982 Interim Pastor: Laurie Morris & Barry Hawkins Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m. TUESDAY EVENINGS: Youth Groups Junior & Senior High 6:30 - 9 p.m. Boys & Girls Club 7 p.m. Wednesdays 7 p.m. Mens & Womens Bible Study (5• EVERYONE WELCOME FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 59 Goderich St. W. Seaforth 519-527-0170 Lorrie Mann -Organist SundayWorship March 20, 11:00 am Guest Minister: Rev. Major Dwight Nelson Sat. March 19 5:30pm St. Patrick's Day Potluck & Social Joint Good Friday Service in Cromarty Potluck to follow Sunday School Nursery Provided as Needed �� ALL WELCOME +ea orthhuronexsositor.co St. Michael wins second straight OFSAA girls hockey gold medal Cory Smith Postmedia Network Saying goodbye wasn't easy for Mel Nolan. The veteran St. Michael forward spent four seasons with the Warriors girls hockey team. She won three provincial medals, includ- ing a second straight gold medal after Thursday's 6-3 victory over Sudbury's Col- lege Notre -Dame at the Rotary Complex in Stratford. Nolan will put hockey aside next year and focus on her post -secondary education. "It was sad to see it come to an end," she said. "I had the best four years of my life here thanks to Flan (head coach Mark Flanagan), thanks to all these girls. Wouldn't have wanted it to happen any other way." Nolan spoke through tears as she talked about celebrating with her team- mates. This year's champi- onship was her favourite moment in a four-year high school career filled with many of them. "We worked so hard to get here and we didn't just come in as the hosts," she said. "We came in like we deserved to be here and I'm just really proud of all these girls and how hard we all worked together." The Warriors went 6-0 at OFSAA and have now won 12 consecutive games at the provincial tournament. St. Mike's, which finished sec- ond as a 'AAA' school in 2014, has won four OFSAA medals with Flanagan behind the bench. "The first one is always fantastic. You can't take that away," he said. "But this one came with more pressure. Being in Stratford, the girls friends are all here, their classmates, their parents, everybody is at home. We talked the last two years about hosting OFSAA and working our way here." St. Mike's advanced to the final with a 2-1 win over Holy Trinity. Madison Davey and Faith Flanagan scored for the Warriors. Notre -Dame was coming off a 7-1 win over St. Theresa and started the final with two goals in two shifts. "We needed to wake up after that for sure," Nolan said. "We said on the bench we needed to calm down. Take two seconds and calm down, get our heads back in it and start at a 0-0 game again. We came back and it showed on the scoreboard." Nolan had two goals in her final game, including the winner in the first period. Clodagh Weber also scored twice, while Lexi Templeman and Faith Fla- nagan had single markers. Templeman is three -for - three in the medal depart- ment. The 16 -year-old will try for a fourth next season before heading to Robert Morris University on a hockey scholarship. "Next year is going to be a big year," she said. "We have a lot of girls that are 111 Grade 11 this year, so we'll be losing a lot next year. Next year we're really hop- ing to get another kick at the cat." In addition to Nolan, departing Warriors include Neve Van Pelt, Weber, Dan- ielle Schoonderwoerd, Jor- dan Templeman and Emily Drake. Nolan was asked what made the three -time OFSAA medallists a special group. "We clicked," she said. "I've had the best time of my life with all these girls and they're like family to me." Local hockey scores March 10 Rep 1 Mt. Forest 4 Rams Novice March 12, Minto Mad Dogs 2 Pee Wee Local League 5 ATTENTION ADVERTISERS! EARLY DEADLINE ARLY DEADLINE FOR March 30 Seaforth Huron Exposit All ADS must be completed by 2pm For all your marketing needs contact Nancy deGans ndegans@postmedia.com • 519-527-0240 Sea Huron Expositor OFFICE HOURS: Mon. - Thurs. 9am - 5pm Fri. 8am - 4pm CLOSED TUESDAYS 8 Main St., Seaforth PH: 519-527-0240 www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com E�