Caryss Hill proved that she can step up to the front lines when required.
Hill scored two quick goals, including the game-winner, as the Vernon Venom beat Kelowna U14 Krush 3-1 in Thompson Okanagan Ringette League U12 action.
Hill’s first marker came just 32 seconds into the game off of a beautiful set up by Kristen Francks, then scored her second goal four minutes later, taking a feed from defensive teammate Kennedy Jackson.
After the Krush pulled to within a goal, Makenna Jackson scored the insurance goal midway through the final frame. Jordan Tung picked up the win between the pipes.
The Vernon U12 Thunderwolves powered their way to a 5-3 win over the Kelowna Excelerators at Capital News Centre.
Alecia Hughes got the scoring started early as she sped in on a feed from Ally Hobenshield and fired a laser past the Kelowna goalie.
Madison Edgar put the T-Wolves up by two as she fought her way from the corner and buried one in the back of the net.
Kelowna answered with two quick goals but were soon silenced as Emily Gilman was sent in on a breakaway and undressed the goalie firing the ring into the top corner. Sierra Fernley scored a beauty on a nice feed from Jade Peterson.
The scoring continued as Gilman potted her second of the game after a beautiful tic-tac-toe passing play from Edgar and Hobenshield.
In U10 league action, the Vernon Venom melted the host Westside Icicles 10-4 at the Jim Lind Arena.
Natasha Vienneau and Poppy O’Brien had three goals each for the Venom while Vinneau’s sister, Danika, picked up the win in goal.
Single goals went to Naomi Hughes, Rowin Crebo, Kate Holmes and Deelah Arnold.
Greater Vernon U10 sent a combined team to the Burnaby Ice Breakers tournament.
The first three games were fought with heart and determination but without a win as the combined team was learning to work together.
It all paid off in the final game of the tournament as Vernon knocked off previously undefeated Delta Ice Bears 9-8.
Kiera Braddick snagged passes while Rory Lang had a great eye for opportunities on net all weekend for Vernon. Hailey Robert exposed chances, Lucia Manton defended aggressively and drove to the net alongside the Kennedy sisters, Sabrina and Piper. The Vienneau sisters unleashed some successful plays. O’Brien defended the net with vigor and Hughes showed off her speed.
Kiera Horton was masterful guarding the ring while Reehan Bradshaw darted between opposition. Cassidy Cruikshank and Sheanna Phelan starred in their roles in defence.
