Jan 15, 2012 | lzabel | 480 views
Two More Shutout Wins for Bantam AA Lightning
by Rob Duncan Strong goaltending and defence were the order of the weekend as the Saugeen Maitland Bantam AA Bolts girls earned a pair of shutouts in Lower Lakes league play.
Saturday afternoon, the Lightning visited Strathroy to battle the Bluewater Hawks. Lexi Smith scored a power play goal in the second, on a rebound off a Ciara Lark point shot. Miranda Lantz also assisted. Smith also scored early in the third with assists going to Jessica Dales and Neve VanPelt. Third period play turned a little chippy with the Hawks desperate to score, even pulling their goaltender late in the period. However, Rebecca Ropp turned away all shots to garner the shut-out in the 2-0 win.
The Lightning did not have long to rest as they were back on the ice Sunday morning in Chatham for match-up against the Outlaws. Both goaltenders played well with both teams having chances in the opposing end. Cassidy Mason scored the only goal of the game on a goal-mouth scramble mid-way through the first period. Ashlee Lawrence and Lantz earned assists. Morgan Baker closed the door on all Outlaw shots to earn the shut-out.
Next weekend the Bolts travel to the nation’s capital to compete in the Ottawa Winterlude Classic tournament. The following weekend the girls have their final game of the regular season, a match-up against the Lady Rangers in Kitchener. Follow the Lightning results at www.saugeenmaitlandlightning.com.