With a light schedule of only one game on the final weekend of the regular season, the Saugeen Maitland Bantam AA Lightning clinched first place in their division.
The Lightning lacked their usual speed and tenacity, but still managed to pull off a 1-0 win over the Kitchener Lady Rangers. Ashlee Lawrence potted the only goal of the game, stuffing the puck in the net past the Ranger goaltender’s pad. Cassidy Mason was awarded the only assist on the goal. Rebecca Ropp stopped all shots for the shut-out, and was kept especially busy in a late flurry from the Lady Rangers. Kaitlyn Eckert was welcomed back to the Lightning line-up after an extended period on the disabled list.
With the regular season over, the Lightning will be preparing for the busy post-season, which will include both Provincial Playdowns and Lower Lakes league playoffs. The Bolts look to face the Cambridge Roadrunners in the first round of league playoffs, with the series likely to start next weekend. For current schedule and results go to www.saugeenmaitlandlightning.com.