The big day has arrived and Cole Harbour Place was a packed house as fans came early to make sure they got in to see the best of the best compete for ringette gold. Quebec and Saskatchewan squared off for bronze at 2 pm and after an intense 40 minutes of play, Quebec won 6-5 to claim bronze. Then came the big game and defending CWG champions Team Ontario beat Alberta 8-7 in overtime. Quite possibly the most exciting ringette game I have ever seen. Samantha Nosal (St. Clements) scored the overtime winner. Interestingly enough, it was Samantha’s birthday today. Pretty sweet birthday present.
I think I mentioned this yesterday, but seriously, every single athlete at these games should be proud of their performance here this week. These athletes truly make me proud to be involved in this wicked sport.
Our nicknames for the final day are Thelma and Louise. I guess people think Emily and I are going to drive off a cliff now that things are done here. On the contrary, this week has been an incredible experience and we are truly honored to have been able to work with such a talented, dedicated and friendly group of people. We really wish we could get everyone together for a massive group hug.
On our final day, we have decided to reciprocate the nickname game and have given Cathy Hebert (who can be seen here in between Bob Patton and Karen Conrod, two other equally stellar volunteers) a nickname. From now on out, Cathy will always be known to us as “Squeaker.” She gets this name because all week we could hear her coming from a mile away with a very distinct sound coming from her shoes. Cathy, thank you for all your help this week. We couldn’t have done it without you and your nickname game has added extra smiles to an already smile-filled week.
Many of the young fans coming to the rink this week are aspiring to be better ringette players. You can tell they are totally stoked to watch the game played at this level and some of them are even meeting their ringette heros. Today we met a fan of a different sort. Abigail and Madeline are here this week and while they are watching ringette, they are keeping a close eye on the officials because they want to be referees when they grow up. They even have a printout with all the officiating signals. How cool is that?
As I eluded to in yesterday’s blog, I have been in heavy negotiations with the zamboni people. I have worked for Ringette Canada for thirteen years and while I have many pictures of me sitting on the zamboni in the back room, I have never been able to convince someone to let me on the ice. Well folks, my life is now complete. Here’s proof of the zamboni love that took place here today. Special shout out and thank you to the dynamic duo of Mike and Todd. Couldn’t have done it without you.
And that folks is a wrap. Off to pack up and possibly enjoy a few beverages to cap off an exciting week. The blog will likely spark back up when we descend on Cambridge for the 2011 Canadian ringette championships at the end of March.
Until then, peace out.
Alayne
I think I mentioned this yesterday, but seriously, every single athlete at these games should be proud of their performance here this week. These athletes truly make me proud to be involved in this wicked sport.
Our nicknames for the final day are Thelma and Louise. I guess people think Emily and I are going to drive off a cliff now that things are done here. On the contrary, this week has been an incredible experience and we are truly honored to have been able to work with such a talented, dedicated and friendly group of people. We really wish we could get everyone together for a massive group hug.
On our final day, we have decided to reciprocate the nickname game and have given Cathy Hebert (who can be seen here in between Bob Patton and Karen Conrod, two other equally stellar volunteers) a nickname. From now on out, Cathy will always be known to us as “Squeaker.” She gets this name because all week we could hear her coming from a mile away with a very distinct sound coming from her shoes. Cathy, thank you for all your help this week. We couldn’t have done it without you and your nickname game has added extra smiles to an already smile-filled week.
Many of the young fans coming to the rink this week are aspiring to be better ringette players. You can tell they are totally stoked to watch the game played at this level and some of them are even meeting their ringette heros. Today we met a fan of a different sort. Abigail and Madeline are here this week and while they are watching ringette, they are keeping a close eye on the officials because they want to be referees when they grow up. They even have a printout with all the officiating signals. How cool is that?
As I eluded to in yesterday’s blog, I have been in heavy negotiations with the zamboni people. I have worked for Ringette Canada for thirteen years and while I have many pictures of me sitting on the zamboni in the back room, I have never been able to convince someone to let me on the ice. Well folks, my life is now complete. Here’s proof of the zamboni love that took place here today. Special shout out and thank you to the dynamic duo of Mike and Todd. Couldn’t have done it without you.
And that folks is a wrap. Off to pack up and possibly enjoy a few beverages to cap off an exciting week. The blog will likely spark back up when we descend on Cambridge for the 2011 Canadian ringette championships at the end of March.
Until then, peace out.
Alayne