March 4, 2002

2002 Canadian Ringette Championships set to hit the ice in Regina
Over 450 athletes to compete for national titles in fast-paced, dynamic sport

Regina, Saskatchewan – Preparations are well underway in Regina as the 2002 Canadian Ringette Championships get set to hit the ice. Over 450 athletes from across Canada will be in the area from April 1 to 6, to compete for nationals titles in three divisions - Junior (ages 14-15), Belle (ages 16-18) and Open (ages 19 and over). The athletes represent 26 teams from all provinces, except Newfoundland and the territories, and will compete in round-robin play throughout the week. The finals in all three divisions are scheduled for Saturday, April 6.

"Regina is very proud to be hosting the 2002 Canadian Ringette Championships," said Keith Doering, co-chair of the 2002 Canadian Ringette Championship organizing committee. "We look forward to welcoming athletes from across the country and being able to showcase such an exciting sport in our own community."

Sponsors for the event include SaskEnergy and SaskTel. Nearly 250 volunteers will also be involved in the event.

"The community support we have received in hosting this event has been tremendous," added Doering. "This event would not be possible without the assistance provided by our sponsors and our many volunteers and we are very grateful for their cooperation."

This year’s championships represent the 24th annual competition for the sport. Over the years, ringette has gained considerable momentum and popularity in Canada. There are currently over 24,700 players on more than 2,000 teams across the country with over 1,800 officials and over 5,000 coaches. A number of the players competing at this year’s event have also been vying for a spot to represent Team Canada at the upcoming World Ringette Championships being held in Edmonton. The final selection camp will be held in May and the chosen team will then compete for gold in November.

"Events like the 2002 Canadian Ringette Championships being held in Regina are a perfect opportunity to profile our dynamic sport and provide athletes with a forum to compete at a national level," said Bill Hubbs, executive director for Ringette Canada.

At last year’s championships, held in Moncton, New Brunswick, Manitoba captured gold in the Junior division while Alberta took the gold in the Belle and Open divisions. The 2003 Canadian Ringette Championships will be held in Waterloo, Ontario.

April 1, 2002

Alberta and Ontario undefeated on opening day

Regina, Saskatchewan – Alberta and Ontario went undefeated on opening day at the 2002 Canadian ringette championships being held in Regina, Saskatchewan. Competition included round-robin play in both the junior (ages 14-15) and belle (ages 16-18) divisions, with games in the open (ages 19 and over) division beginning tomorrow.

Over 450 athletes, representing 25 teams from all provinces except Newfoundland and the territories are in Regina from April 1 to 6. Teams will compete in round-robin play throughout the week, with finals in all three divisions scheduled for Saturday, April 6.

In junior competition, Regina’s Gillian O’Bryne, playing for the undefeated Regina host team, was today’s point leader after scoring two goals and three assists in a 5-2 win over Manitoba and three goals in a 6-4 win over Saskatchewan. Ontario downed Nova Scotia 10-3, with Ottawa’s Meaghan Haley and Josee Surprenant each posting two goals and an assist.

In belle competition, two shutouts were recorded with Ontario downing Nova Scotia 5-0 and Saskatchewan posting a 7-0 victory over Prince Edward Island. The belle division also saw Candiac’s Melissa DeCesare score the overtime goal to give Quebec a 5-4 win over the Regina host team.

This year’s championships represent the 24th annual competition for the sport. At last year’s championships, held in Moncton, New Brunswick, Alberta captured gold in the belle and open divisions, while Manitoba took the gold in the junior division. The 2003 Canadian ringette championships will be held in Waterloo, Ontario from March 29-April 5, 2003.

Competition continues Tuesday, April 2nd at 8:30 a.m. (CST).

Results for Monday, April 1st at the 2002 Canadian ringette championships in Regina, Saskatchewan:

JUNIOR DIVISION (Age 14-15)
Regina host 5 Manitoba 2
B.C. 8 New Brunswick 1
Alberta 8 Quebec 2
Ontario 10 Nova Scotia 3
Regina host 6 Saskatchewan 4

BELLE DIVISION (Ages 16-18)
Manitoba 7 Regina host 5
Saskatchewan 7 P.E.I. 0
Alberta 8 B.C. 3
Ontario 5 Nova Scotia 0
Quebec 5 Regina host 4 (OT)

OPEN DIVISION (Ages 19 and over)
Competition begins at 8:30 am (CST).

April 2, 2002

Alberta remains undefeated at 2002 Canadian ringette championships

Regina, Saskatchewan – Alberta remains undefeated after the second day of play at the 2002 Canadian ringette championships being held in Regina, Saskatchewan this week. Competition included round-robin play in all three divisions, with the first games being played in the open (ages 19 and over) division.

Junior (ages 14-15) competition today saw Ontario go into overtime play in both their games. In the first game, Ottawa’s Josee Surprenant dumped the overtime goal in to give Ontario a 5-4 win over New Brunswick. Later in the day, Ontario didn’t come out on top when they were downed 6-5 by British Columbia. Squamish’s Erica Fletcher scored the winning overtime goal for British Columbia. British Columbia and Alberta are undefeated in this division, while Manitoba, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia are yet to post wins.

In belle competition (ages 16-18), British Columbia downed Nova Scotia 3-2. Lower Sackville’s Amanda Clarke had a hand in both of the Nova Scotia goals while West Vancouver’s Melanie Thomas assisted the first goal and scored the winning goal for British Columbia. Ontario and Alberta are undefeated in this division, while Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island are yet to post wins.

The first games in the open division saw Ontario take a 5-4 overtime win against Manitoba. Gloucester’s Jodi Jensen picked up an assist on the first goal and came back to capture the overtime goal to give Ontario the win.

"We remained confident and composed throughout the game and waited for our chance to take the win," said Jensen. "It was important for us to focus on the little things in the game rather than looking to the outcome."

Over 450 athletes, representing 25 teams from all provinces except Newfoundland and the territories are participating in this year’s championships, which represent the 24th annual competition for the sport. At last year’s championships, held in Moncton, New Brunswick, Alberta captured gold in the belle and open divisions, while Manitoba took the gold in the junior division. The 2003 Canadian ringette championships will be held in Waterloo, Ontario from March 29-April 5, 2003.

Competition continues Wednesday, April 3rd at 8:30 a.m. (CST). Round-robin play continues throughout the week with finals in all three divisions scheduled for Saturday, April 6.

End of day results for Tuesday, April 2nd at the 2002 Canadian ringette championships in Regina, Saskatchewan:

JUNIOR DIVISION (Age 14-15)
Alberta 5 Saskatchewan 2
B.C. 11 Regina host 5
Ontario 5 New Brunswick 4 (OT)
Quebec 6 Manitoba 3
Alberta 11 Nova Scotia 4
B.C. 6 Ontario 5 (OT)
Regina host 10 New Brunswick 4
Saskatchewan 4 Manitoba 3 (OT)
Quebec 7 Nova Scotia 0

Standings:
1. B.C. and Alberta (3 wins-0 losses);
3. Regina host (3 wins-1 loss);
4. Ontario and Quebec (2 wins-1 loss);
6. Saskatchewan (1 win-2 losses);
7. Manitoba, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia (0 wins-3 losses).

BELLE DIVISION (Ages 16-18)
B.C. 3 Nova Scotia 2
Manitoba 9 Quebec 3
Regina host 8 P.E.I. 1
Ontario 9 Saskatchewan 2
Alberta 11 Nova Scotia 4
B.C. 6 Manitoba 3
Ontario 8 P.E.I. 1
Saskatchewan 5 Regina host 4
Alberta 6 Quebec 2

Standings:
1. Ontario and Alberta (3 wins-0 losses);
3. B.C., Manitoba and Saskatchewan (2 wins-1 loss);
6. Quebec and Regina host (1 win-2 losses);
8. Nova Scotia and P.E.I (0 wins-3 losses).

OPEN DIVISION (Ages 19 and over)
Saskatchewan 4 Regina host 3
Ontario 5 Manitoba 4 (OT)
Alberta 5 B.C. 4
Quebec 6 Regina host 1
B.C. 9 Saskatchewan 2
Alberta 7 Manitoba 3
Ontario 8 Quebec 4

Standings:
1. Alberta and Ontario (2 wins-0 losses);
3. B.C., Quebec and Saskatchewan (1 win-1 loss);
6. Manitoba and Regina host (0 win-2 losses).

April 3, 2002

Manitoba breaks Alberta's winning streak at Canadian ringette championships

Regina, Saskatchewan - April 3, 2002 - Alberta's winning streak ended Wednesday after a 7-3 loss to Manitoba in the belle (ages 16-18) division. Later in the day, Manitoba posted an 11-4 win over previously undefeated Ontario.

In other belle competition, Quebec shut out Nova Scotia 7-0 and downed Saskatchewan 10-3. Boucherville's Julie Savoie picked up 11 points after posting two goals and two assists in the first game and four goals and three assists in the second.

In the junior (ages 14-15) division, Saskatoon's Mandy Murdoch scored all three goals in a 3-2 win over Nova Scotia. Saskatchewan was beaten 8-2 earlier in the day by British Columbia with Squamish's Erica Fletcher contributing a goal and four assists. Fletcher picked up another two goals in an 8-6 win over Quebec.

In the open (ages 19 and over) division, Delta's Kim Beach picked up two goals and two assists in a 6-5 win over Ontario and Vancouver's Sarah Miller captured a goal, an assist and the winning overtime goal to give British Columbia a 5-4 win over Manitoba. In other play, Edmonton's Megan Todd captured three goals and two assists in a 10-3 win over Saskatchewan.

Over 450 athletes, representing 25 teams from all provinces except Newfoundland and the territories are participating in this year's championships, which represent the 24th annual competition for the sport. At last year's championships, held in Moncton, New Brunswick, Alberta captured gold in the belle and open divisions, while Manitoba took the gold in the junior division. The 2003 Canadian ringette championships will be held in Waterloo, Ontario from March 29-April 5, 2003.

Competition continues tomorrow, Thursday, April 4th at 8:30 a.m. (CST). Round-robin play continues throughout the week with finals in all three divisions scheduled for Saturday, April 6.

End of day results for Wednesday, April 3rd at the 2002 Canadian ringette championships in Regina, Saskatchewan:

JUNIOR DIVISION (Age 14-15)
B.C. 8 Saskatchewan 2
Alberta 7 Manitoba 1
Ontario 8 Regina (host) 5
Quebec 7 New Brunswick 6
Saskatchewan 3 Nova Scotia 2
Ontario 6 Manitoba 3
Alberta 7 New Brunswick 0
B.C. 8 Quebec 6
Regina (host) 7 Nova Scotia 2

Standings -
1. (tie), Alberta and B.C. (5-0);
3. Ontario (4-1);
4. Regina host (4-2);
5. Quebec (3-2);
6. Saskatchewan (2-3);
7. (tie), Manitoba, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia (0-5).

BELLE DIVISION (Ages 16-18)
Quebec 7 Nova Scotia 0
Ontario 9 Regina (host) 7
Manitoba 7 Alberta 3
B.C. 8 P.E.I. 1
Quebec 10 Saskatchewan 3
Regina (host) 8 Nova Scotia 1
Manitoba 11 Ontario 4
Alberta 8 P.E.I. 1
B.C. 7 Saskatchewan 3

Standings -
1. (tie), Manitoba, Alberta, Ontario and B.C. (4-1);
5. Quebec (3-2);
6. Saskatchewan (2-3);
7. Regina host (2-4);
8. (tie), Nova Scotia and P.E.I. (0-5).

OPEN DIVISION (Ages 19 and over)
Quebec 5 Saskatchewan 4
Manitoba 6 Regina host 3
B.C. 6 Ontario 5
Alberta 10 Saskatchewan 3
Ontario 6 Regina (host) 3
B.C. 5 Manitoba 4 (OT)
Alberta 6 Quebec 1

Standings -
1. Alberta (4-0);
2. (tie), B.C. and Ontario (3-1);
4. Quebec (2-2);
5. (tie), Manitoba and Saskatchewan (1-3);
7. Regina host (0-4). 

April 4, 2002

Two Alberta teams remain undefeated, eastern provinces yet to post wins

Regina, Saskatchewan – Alberta teams in the junior and open divisions remain undefeated, while the eastern provinces are yet to post wins at the Canadian ringette championships in Regina.

In junior (ages 14-15) play, Manitoba picked up their first win after downing Nova Scotia 8-3 and they later went on to post the same score over New Brunswick. Winnipeg’s Lisa Knievel picked up four goals in the first game and Winnipeg’s Ainsley Ferguson scored two goals and three assists in the second. Ontario captured a 5-4 overtime win against Quebec, with Ottawa’s Josee Suprenant scoring the winning goal plus another goal and an assist earlier in the game. Ontario later posted a 6-5 win over Saskatchewan. Alberta remains undefeated in the junior division.

Previously undefeated Ontario came up short in both games in the belle (ages 16-18) division today. In overtime play, they were downed 4-3 by British Columbia, with Burnaby’s Solana Green scoring the winning goal and also picking up an assist. Later in the day, Boucherville’s Julie Savoie picked up four goals when Quebec beat Ontario 7-6.

In the open (ages 19 and over) division, undefeated Alberta has captured a bye to the finals after downing Ontario 5-1. In other games, Pierrefonds’ Kim Poirier posted two goals and three assists in a 9-5 win over Manitoba and a goal and an assist in a 6-5 win over British Columbia. Vancouver’s Sarah Miller posted three goals in a 6-5 win over the Regina host team and Toronto’s Keely Brown recorded a 7-0 shut out over Saskatchewan.

Over 450 athletes, representing 25 teams from all provinces except Newfoundland and the territories are participating in this year’s championships, which represent the 24th annual competition for the sport. At last year’s championships, held in Moncton, New Brunswick, Alberta captured gold in the belle and open divisions, while Manitoba took the gold in the junior division. The 2003 Canadian ringette championships will be held in Waterloo, Ontario from March 29-April 5, 2003.

Competition continues tomorrow, Friday, April 5th at 8:00 a.m. (CST). Junior and belle round robin play finishes tomorrow morning with semi finals beginning at 4:30 p.m. (CST) and finals in all three divisions scheduled for Saturday, April 6th.

End of day results for Thursday, April 4th at the 2002 Canadian ringette championships in Regina, Saskatchewan:

JUNIOR DIVISION (Age 14-15)
Ontario 5 Quebec 4 (OT)
Manitoba 8 Nova Scotia 3
Saskatchewan 3 New Brunswick 0
Alberta 8 B.C. 3
Quebec 7 Regina host 3
Ontario 6 Saskatchewan 5
British Columbia 7 Nova Scotia 0
Alberta 7 Regina host 6 (OT)
Manitoba 8 New Brunswick 3

Standings -
1. Alberta (7-0); 2. (tie), Ontario and B.C. (6-1);
4. Quebec (4-3);
5. Regina host (4-4);
6. Saskatchewan (3-4);
7. Manitoba (2-5);
8. (tie), New Brunswick and Nova Scotia (0-7).

BELLE DIVISION (Ages 16-18)

B.C. 4 Ontario 3 (OT)
Quebec 7 P.E.I. 0
Alberta 11 Saskatchewan 5
Manitoba 11 Nova Scotia 4
B.C. 6 Regina host 4
Quebec 7 Ontario 6
Manitoba 10 P.E.I. 3
Saskatchewan 8 Nova Scotia 1
Alberta 9 Regina host 2

Standings -
1. (tie), B.C., Alberta and Manitoba (6-1);
4. Quebec (5-2); 5. Ontario (4-3);
6. Saskatchewan (3-4);
7. Regina host (2-6);
8. (tie), P.E.I. and Nova Scotia (0-7).

OPEN DIVISION (Ages 19 and over)

B.C. 6 Regina host 5
Quebec 9 Manitoba 5
Ontario 7 Saskatchewan 0
Alberta 5 Regina host 2
Manitoba 7 Saskatchewan 3
Alberta 5 Ontario 1
Quebec 6 B.C. 5

Standings –
1. Alberta (6-0);
2. (tie), Ontario, Quebec and B.C. (4-2);
5. Manitoba (2-4);
6. Saskatchewan (1-5);
7. Regina host (0-6).

April 5, 2002

Alberta represented in all three finals at Canadian ringette championships

Regina, Saskatchewan – Alberta will be represented in all three finals at the Canadian ringette championships being held tomorrow in Regina. Teams from Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia will join Alberta in the finals, while the Ontario juniors and the British Columbia belle and open teams go home with bronze.

In junior (ages 14-15) play, undefeated Alberta captured a bye to the finals after downing Ontario 8-1. In semi-final play, British Columbia posted a 7-6 win over Ontario. Langley’s Jenine Krusel picked up an individual achievement award along with the defensive game star award. Ottawa’s Josee Suprenant also picked up an individual achievement award for her performance in the game.

After downing Saskatchewan 10-3, Manitoba captured a bye to the finals in the belle (ages 16-18) division. They will meet up with Alberta, after that team posted a 10-4 win over British Columbia in semi-final play. St. Albert’s Ellery Jamison was awarded the defensive game star award, while Port Coquitlam’s Samantha Crowe and St. Albert’s Claire Thomas picked up individual achievement awards.

In the open (ages 19 and over) division, undefeated Alberta goes directly to the final. They will meet up with Ontario after that team downed British Columbia 5-4 in overtime semi-final play. Cambridge’s Jennifer Gaudet was awarded an individual achievement award after capturing the winning overtime goal along with a goal and an assist in the first period. Ottawa’s Nadia Tomy was chosen as the defensive game star and Delta’s Kim Beach picked up an individual achievement award.

Round-robin point leaders for the Canadian ringette championships include: Regina’s Kayla Taylor with 13 goals and nine assists in the junior division, Winnipeg’s Nicole Hekle with 14 goals and 11 assists in the belle division, and Vancouver’s Sarah Miller, Edmonton’s Megan Todd and Dugald’s Danielle Hobday with 15 points each in the open division.

Dom Sports sponsored the individual achievement and defensive game star awards.

Over 450 athletes, representing 25 teams from all provinces except Newfoundland and the territories are participating in this year’s championships, which represent the 24th annual competition for the sport. At last year’s championships, held in Moncton, New Brunswick, Alberta captured gold in the belle and open divisions, while Manitoba took the gold in the junior division. The 2003 Canadian ringette championships will be held in Waterloo, Ontario from March 29-April 5, 2003.

Results for Friday, April 5th at the 2002 Canadian ringette championships in Regina, Saskatchewan:

JUNIOR DIVISION (Age 14 and 15)

Semi-final play:
B.C. 7 Ontario 6
Bronze – Ontario

Final game (Alberta vs. B.C.) to be played at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow (CST).

4th Quebec
5th Regina host
6th Saskatchewan
7th Manitoba
8th Nova Scotia
9th New Brunswick

Round-robin play:
Alberta 8 Ontario 0
B.C. 8 Manitoba 3
Quebec 5 Saskatchewan 3
Nova Scotia 3 New Brunswick 1

BELLE DIVISION (Ages 16-18)

Mini game:
B.C. 2 Quebec 1

Semi-final play:
Alberta 10 B.C. 4
Bronze – British Columbia

Final game (Manitoba vs. Alberta) to be played at 12:00 p.m. tomorrow (CST).

4th Quebec
5th Ontario
6th Saskatchewan
7th Regina host
8th Nova Scotia
9th Prince Edward Island

Round-robin play:
Alberta 10 Ontario 5
Manitoba 10 Saskatchewan 3
Quebec 5 B.C. 3
Nova Scotia 7 P.E.I. 0

OPEN DIVISION (Ages 19 and over)

Mini game:
B.C. 1 Quebec 0

Semi-final play:
Ontario 5 B.C. 4 (OT)
Bronze – British Columbia

Final game (Alberta vs. Ontario) to be played at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow (CST).

4th Quebec
5th Manitoba
6th Saskatchewan
7th Regina host

 April 6, 2002

Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario take home gold from the 2002 Canadian ringette championships

Regina, Saskatchewan – Jodi Jensen of Ottawa scored in overtime to give Ontario a 4-3 gold win over Alberta in the open (ages 19 and over) division at the 2002 Canadian ringette championships. Jensen also picked up the first goal of the game.

"We came together and played with pressure throughout the whole game," said Jensen. "We proved that hustle outweighed skill in allowing us to win the game."

Ottawa’s Nadia Tomy picked up the defensive game star award, while Gloucester’s Barb Bautista and Edmonton’s Jennifer Krochak each picked up individual achievement awards.

In the junior (ages 14-15) final, Alberta continued their winning streak to claim gold after downing British Columbia 7-5. Calgary’s Victoria Russell picked up a goal and two assists in the game. Calgary’s Allison Cronin picked up the defensive game star award, while Edmonton’s Danielle Holt and Burnaby’s Ashley Mayr each picked up individual achievement awards.

Chelsea Hansen and Nicole Hekle, both from Winnipeg, were instrumental in helping Manitoba capture a 5-2 win over Alberta in the belle (ages 16-18) division. Hansen picked up three goals and one assist, while Hekle posted one goal and three assists. Winnipeg’s Elisa Proutt was named the defensive game star, while Winnipeg’s Chelsea Hansen and Sherwood Park’s Tarin Scobie received awards for individual achievement.

Dom Sports sponsored the individual achievement and defensive game star awards.

Over 450 athletes, representing 25 teams from all provinces except Newfoundland and the territories participated in this year’s championships, which represent the 24th annual competition for the sport. At last year’s championships, held in Moncton, New Brunswick, Alberta captured gold in the belle and open divisions, while Manitoba took the gold in the junior division. The 2003 Canadian ringette championships will be held in Waterloo, Ontario from March 29-April 5, 2003.

Results for Saturday, April 6th at the 2002 Canadian ringette championships in Regina, Saskatchewan:

JUNIOR DIVISION (Age 14 and 15)

Final:
Alberta 7 B.C. 5

Gold – Alberta
Silver – B.C.
Bronze – Ontario
4th Quebec
5th Regina host
6th Saskatchewan
7th Manitoba
8th Nova Scotia
9th New Brunswick

BELLE DIVISION (Ages 16-18)

Final:
Manitoba 5 Alberta 2

Gold – Manitoba
Silver – Alberta
Bronze – British Columbia
4th Quebec
5th Ontario
6th Saskatchewan
7th Regina host
8th Nova Scotia
9th Prince Edward Island

OPEN DIVISION (Ages 19 and over)

Final:
Ontario 4 Alberta 3

Gold – Ontario
Silver – Alberta
Bronze – British Columbia
4th Quebec
5th Manitoba
6th Saskatchewan
7th Regina host