Exciting in the third.

The Bellies suffered from a slow start on Thursday night. Coquitlam came ready to play and quickly scored 4 goals, leaving the bellies with ziltch. But rest assured the game wasn’t over.

#18 Tamara Harris, player of the game.

After shaking off the nerves of the first period, the Bellies came back and tied the 2nd period 1-1 for a score of 5-1, and managed to draw 8 minutes in penalties from the Adanacs. The first Salmonbellie goal came from #37 Savanna Smith, only hours after she returned from Philadelphia, where she plays field lacrosse for  La Salle University. Smith was assisted by fellow former Jr. Salmonbellie, #18 Tamara Harris. Both girls are proving to be welcome assets to the team.

The Bellies proved they never give up in the 3rd, winning the period 3-1. Savanna Smith buried another goal, with an assist from #19 June Iwagami-Paushe, sponsored by OpenRoad Auto Group. The Bellies can credit their experienced coaches and the fastest goalie in pads for the spectacular last minute of play. After a timeout the Bellies pulled their goalie and put 6 runners on the floor. Junior call-up Kristi Shanks didn’t disappoint, and scored with an assist from #5 Carla Burandt. After the face-off, goalie Heather Kwok, sponsored by The Terminal Pub, ran off fast as lightening again, and gave #18 Tamara Harris the chance for her second goal of the night, and the last one of the game with less that 30 seconds on the clock. Harris was also assisted by #5 Carla Burandt, sponsored by Stefano’s Lounge & Restaurant.

See the Bellies again next week 7pm @ Queens Park Arena when they face the North Shore Indians, and don’t forget to follow us to The Terminal Pub after the game!

First game, Close but no cigar.

Let’s Go Bellies 2012!

The Bellies take on Delta in their first game of the season tonight at Queens Park Arena, 7:30pm.

Come support the women’s team in 2012, and see our new roster http://womensbellies.com/roster2012/

Come back to www.womensbellies.com after the game for the Post Game Report.

Interested in sponsoring a player? Become a 2012 Sponsor

Bellies take Bronze!!!

The Womens Salmonbellies beat the North Shore Indians 10 – 3 this morning to finish third in playoffs. In addition to earning some shiny white ribbons the ladies took home the award for Most Sportsmanlike Team, an award voted on by all teams in the league.

Delta earned 1st place with Coquitlam coming in second. Both teams battled it out in a very exciting final game.

See you in 2012!

Bellies Victorious over Victoria

The Bellies pulled in a win Friday night, 6-5 over the Westshore Warriors. It was a fantastic team effort!. Go Bellies Go!

More details will be added later today.

Come see the Bellies take on the Burnaby Lakes, Saturday July 23 @ 1:30pm Planet Ice Coquitlam. Its sure to be exciting as the Bellies fight for a place in Sunday’s Bronze and Gold Medal games.

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.

5th Place!

The Bellies secured 5th place in the 2011 season. The season’s 6-7-1 record was there best yet and a testament to the improvement that has been made as a team. Its been a long slow climb up the ladder, but the Bellies are always up for the challenge.

Playoff start this coming Wednesday, when the Bellies take on the #2 team, the Coquitlam Adanacs. Come on out and support us!

Game Cancelled Saturday, July 9th

Sorry fans! There will be no game vs. Victoria this Saturday.

See us July 17th instead!

Bellies Beat Burnaby 1-0

Heather Kwok earned a shut out and player of the game.

The Bellies beat the Burnaby Lakers Monday night in an all out battle for the shut out.

Whitney “Trickle” Masters scored the only goal of the game half way through the first period on a full out break away. She went all the way in tight and was the only Bellie to successfully squeeze a goal by Burnaby’s goal tender.

The remainder of the game was a true battle for the ball, with the Lakers coming on strong with a truly physical game. The Bellies persevered through the beatings, kept their heads up and proved to be the better team for the night.

It was a battle of the goal tenders for sure, and its no surprise that with her first shut out ever, Heather Kwok won the coaches pick for player of the game. Heather’s jersey is sponsored by The Terminal Pub.

Thanks to our most loyal fans, the Grovers, we have some great photos from the last few games. Check out our facebook page to see some of our favorite photos.

The next game is Saturday, July 9th @  2:30 pm, Ladner Leisure Centre vs. the Westshore Warriors. Come on out and support the team!

Bellies Bested by the Burrards

The Bellies faced off against the Maple Ridge Burrards for the second time this season, and were pumped to improve on the 2-1 loss from the last game. Unfortunately 4 goals wouldn’t be enough to secure a win this time either. However, with a solid performance from step up backup goalie June Iwagami, and some solid penalty kills, and improved offensive plays the Bellies left the floor disappointed but not defeated.

The coaches picked June Iwagami for the player of the game. Thanks for stepping in the net for the rest of us June, you did a great job!! June is sponsored by Canaya- Gyoza.

The first period started out well with a goal from call-up #37 Savanna Smith with an assist from #16 Nadine Barbisan, sponsored by Sapperton Sports Massage Therapy. The second goal was also from #37 Savanna Smith, with an assist from fellow call-up #13 Leah Catton. The period ended 3-2 for the Burrards.

The Bellies continued a strong showing in the second period. #13 Leah Catton scored with assists from #37 Savanna Smith and #3 Katrina Barbisan. Katrina also scored, with an assist from #37 Savanna Smith to tie up the game 4-4 at the end of the second period. Katrina is sponsored by Jasmin Schenk, RMT.

The third period was a struggle for the Bellies, and the Burrards scoring skill made them the better team at the end of the day, winning 7-4.

The Women’s Salmonbellies next game is July 4th vs Burnaby @ 7pm, Planet Ice Coquitlam. The Bellies tied the Lakers last time, and we’re pumped to take this rematch all the way! Come on out and show your support!