The Battlefords Midget AAA Sharks hosted the Weyburn Southern Range Gold Wings this weekend for two games in SMFAAAHL action. Weyburn were not kind guests, beating the Sharks twice.
Gold Wings' defenseman Madison Colbow was the star in Saturday night's game. Colbow scored twice and added an assist in the 4-0 physical Weyburn win.
Weyburn opened the scoring 46 seconds into the game when Bailee Bourassa beat Sharks' goaltender Rachel Mitchel. Weyburn continued to play in the Battlefords' end for most of the period.
In the second, the physicality picked up. There were seven penalties called in the period, including a game misconduct. Karlee Jensen was penalized for checking from behind and given a game misconduct for the play. Despite the penalties, the Gold Wings continued to carry play, outshooting the Sharks 13-2 in the period.
The third period saw another Gold Wings' player ejected. Paige Smith was also given a game misconduct for checking from behind.
Battlefords did not capitalize on the power plays, but Weyburn took advantage of their own. With Alyssa Alger in the box for tripping, Jenica Withrow scored to put Weyburn up 2-0.
Colbow extended the lead to three goals 30 seconds later, and scored her second goal shorthanded with a minute left in the game.
The two teams played again Sunday with a similar result. The Sharks could not solve Weyburn goaltender Tamara Irwin for a second straight game and fell 2-0.
The teams had equal possession for most of the first period. Weyburn opened the scoring on the power play. Colbow's slap shot from the point never left the ice and beat Mitchell through the five hole with three minutes left in the first.
The power play worked again for the Sharks in the second period. After the Battlefords were called for having too many players on the ice, Tessa Wilson scored on the ensuing man advantage. She stuffed home a rebound at the side of the net to put Weyburn up by two.
The Sharks had some chances in the third period, but it was not enough to beat Irwin. She earned her second shutout in a row.
Battlefords (1-12-0-0) have lost 11 straight games. They play two games next weekend in Swift Current. The Sharks' next home game is Dec. 17 against Prince Albert.
