Bittersweet Beginning

The Bellies lost 5-2 to Coquitlam in there first game of the playoffs, but also pulled in a win Wednesday Night as they were voted “Most Sportsmanlike” team by the Sr. Women’s League.

The first period of the game started out in a sprint with both teams challenging each others speed. Only New West scored, with a goal from #11 Kait Jones, sponsored by Jasmin Schenk, RMT, assisted by #17 Chelsea Grover, sponsored by PGL Environmental.

The Bellies pushed ahead in the second period with a goal from call up #37 Savanna Smith, with assists from #5 Carla Burandt and #17 Chelsea Grover sponsored by PGL Environmental. Unfortunately it was answered with 3 goals from Coquitlam, and another 2 the 3rd Period. Coquitlam proved to be the better team of the day, but the Bellies put in a solid effort as always.

In better news, the Bellies were votes the “Most Sportsmanlike Team” of the year by fellow members of the league. The team will be awarded on Sunday following the Bronze and Gold medal games at Planet Ice Coquitlam, 1pm.

Come support the Salmonbellies as they take on Victoria tonight Friday, July 22, 8:30pm @ Planet Ice Coquitlam.