Female Chiefs remain perfect
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- Published on Wednesday, November 25, 2015
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The Yellowhead AAA Female Midget Chiefs recently returned to Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League (MFMHL) regular season action with a pair of road games. On Saturday, Nov. 21, the puck dropped in Holland as the Chiefs faced the Pembina Valley Hawks. That matchup ended with Yellowhead earning a hard fought 1-0 road victory.
This game was a very even affair, as both teams created quality scoring chances, but the netminders on each end of the ice kept it a tighted contested affair. Yellowhead goaltender Emma Greenwood played another very good game in between the pipes for the Chiefs, stopping 33 shots and earning the shutout. An early Pembina Valley power-play was a particular high point, as she made several excellent saves to keep the game scoreless.
The teams battled into the third until the Chiefs scored the game winning goal while short handed. McKenna Paddock stepped up in the neutral zone and corralled a loose puck before making one of her patented rushes to get a good shot away on goal. Hannah Fouillard was there for the rebound and made no mistake to score the only goal of the game.
On Sunday Nov. 22, Yellowhead was in Warren to face the Interlake Lightning. The MFMHL expansion team has struggled early in the season, but the home side played an energized game and worked hard to slow the Chiefs down in the neutral zone.
Eventually, things would open up for Yellowhead however, as the Chiefs scored three goals in the first, two in the second and two more in the third, with all coming as a result of good puck movement and hard work. Interlake replied with a pair of power-play goals in the second period to make the final score 7-2. Hannah Fouillard continued her excellent play of late, with two goals and three assists. Her linemates contributed as well, with Sam Geekie adding three goals and an assist and Tatum Amy garnering three assists. Other goals came from Jalyn Elmes and Cass Lyttle. Miranda Cook made 18 saves for the Yellowhead victory.
The Female Midget Chiefs return home to Shoal Lake this weekend for a pair of games against the Winnipeg Avros, on Saturday, Nov. 28, at 7:30 and Sunday, Nov. 29, at 2:00 pm.
