Playoffs

 

The Winnipeg Avros returned to Morden on February 19th to take on the Hawks in game four. The Avros were able to get by goalie Kadynce Romijn to score the first of the game part way through the first period. Mikaylie Bibault scored for the Hawks with assists from Cora Fijala and Tessa Odell at 15:09 in the first.  The period ended with the teams locked at a 1-1 score.  Erica Pouteau and Breanna Millions assisted Abbi Conrad's goal scored at 13:05 of the second to give the Hawks short lived lead. Less than a minute later the Avros tied the game.  The score remained 2-2 for the rest of regulation play.  Once again heading into overtime both teams were battling hard to end the game with the win.  with 1:05 left in the first overtime period, the Avros scored tying up the series 2-2.

 

Seven Oaks Arena was the setting for game 3 of the playoffs between the Pembina Valley Hawks and the Winnipeg Avros.  No scoring in the first and second periods left both teams hungry to hit the scoreboard first.  The Avros scored early in the third to take the lead 1-0. The Hawks "never say die" work ethic resulted in Cora Fijala scoring to tie the game before the end of regulation play.  The first OT solved nothing and after a quick flood both teams hit the ice determined to come out on top.  A hard working shift resulted in Zoey Pearce deflecting the puck into the Avros net with her second game winning goal of the series.

 

The Hawks hosted the Winnipeg Avros on February 15th in game 2 of the playoffs.  The Hawks struggled to get things going in the first period and soon found themselves down 2-0. Tessa Odell scored in the second assisted by Kendall Manness and Quinn McLaren to bring the score to 2-1 heading into the third period. With 2:35 left in the third, Kendall Manness scored her first goal of the season, unassisted, to tie the game 2-2.  The Hawks were on fire starting OT and battled hard throughout the period.  With 2:46 left in OT, Cora Fijala and Cambree Martens dug hard in the corner, when Martens popped the puck out in front of the net to Zoey Pearce who scored the game winner.  Scoring three unanswered goals, the Hawks tied the series with 1 game apiece. 

 

The Hawks headed to Seven Oaks Arena on February 14th to face the Winnipeg Avros in their first playoff game of the season.  No scoring in the first sent the Hawks into the second period extra hungry for a goal. Breanna Millions and Maiya Aschberg worked hard behind the net to get the puck low to Abbi Conrad to get on the scoreboard. The Avros scored twice before the end of the second to end the period with a 2-1 lead.  In the middle of the third, Tessa Odell tied the game with assists from Maiya Aschberg and Jolyne LeClair.  The third period ended in a tie to send the game into OT.  With 3 seconds left in OT, the Avros scored to win the game.

 

 

300 Club Draw

 

$1000 Winner Claude Durand

$500 Winner Chris Pouteau

$500 Winner Erica Fijala

$300 Winner Alieta Meikle

$300 Winner Marina Rheault

 

Pembina Valley would like to thank everyone who supported

the team with the 300 Club Draw.

 

 

Aschberg Signs with Minot State Women's Hockey

 

Pembina Valley Hawks are proud to announce the commitment of forward, Maiya Aschberg to the Minot State University commencing the fall of 2019. Minot State is located in Minot, North Dakota and is apart of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA). Maiya plans on getting her Bachelor of Nursing while at University.  Aschberg who hails from Morden, MB has been named Assistant Captain for the 2018-2019 season. Maiya has 7 goals and 6 assists so far this season.  The Beavers stated "Maiya's speed and versatility will play a key role for our program at the Division 1 level.  Welcome Maiya."  #JoinTheColony.

Maiya would like to thank her family, friends and coaches for all the help and support, including Venla Hovi for the opportunity to work this summer to acheive her personal goals.  #hawksflytogether