Castlegar Bantam Wildcats assistant captain #14, Julie Sidoni, and captain Merissa Dawson charge the Vernon net during provincial championships in Vernon, B.C. on Sunday, Mar. 17.

Castlegar Bantam Wildcats assistant captain #14, Julie Sidoni, and captain Merissa Dawson charge the Vernon net during provincial championships in Vernon, B.C. on Sunday, Mar. 17.

Castlegar Bantam A Wildcats grit out a tie in Provincial opener

Gamble to pull goalie late in regulation secures a point for the Wildcats.

Sunday, Mar. 17- A late 8 p.m. start for the first game of the Castlegar Bantam A Wildcats against host team Greater Vernon Lakers, ended with each team securing a point.

Vernon struck first but Castlegar’s Kendra Waterstreet answered with time winding down in the first.

Castlegar then took the lead on a marker from Merissa Dawson but Vernon tied it up about a minute and a half later.

The Lakers then took the lead again and Castlegar pulled the goaltender for an extra attacker. Jessica Bonacci scored unassisted to get the tie with just 1:03 left on the clock.

The tournament runs until Wednesday, Mar. 20.

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