Nothing came easy for the Power Tech BearCats this weekend against one of the South Saskatchewan Female Midget AA Hockey League's best teams but they did play well to earn a split against the Regina Capitals.
They lost 3-2 Saturday night won 2-0 Sunday afternoon at the Power Dodge Ice Centre. To go by winning percentage, the Capitals entered the weekend in second place but because they've played fewer games they are currently in fourth place.
“Today (Sunday) was our best game of the year so far,” said BearCats head coach Trevor Morrison. “A total team effort throughout the lineup. Every girl was working hard, taking their responsibilities, going to the dirty spot when it was their turn. It was a total team effort.”
The BearCats got a 24-save shutout performance from goaltender Morgan Fayle Sunday. Fayle also played in net Saturday but shots weren't recorded.
“Morgan Fayle was unbelievable today. That's what we expect out of her and that's what we got,” Morrison said.
Goal scorers Saturday were Marci LeBlanc and Starla Mann. Sunday's twine-denters were also Mann and LeBlanc. Saturday,
The Bear Cats will take a bit less time on game action in the coming two weeks, with only the Weyburn Drillers coming to town Dec. 4. Game time is 7:30 p.m. in Carlyle.
They then go to Regina Dec. 15 and 16 to play at the Regina Ravens and the Regina Capitals.
