Hello my name is Jensen Hammer and I’m a Grade 12 student.
I’m originally from Moose Jaw Saskatchewan and this is my third year playing with the Southern Range Gold Wings.
Through hard work on and off the ice we have achieved a five game winning streak. Our goal for this month was to score as many goals possible, and maintain a one goal against game. When we faced Notre Dame Hounds in Wilcox, our first period was slow and the score was tied 2-2.
Throughout the game we supported each other and won the game 6-3. The next game was crucial, The Regina Rebels. We traveled to Regina knowing that they were ahead of us in the standings. All that mattered was that we needed to play our game and be mentally prepared. The score was tied 0-0 going into the second. The game got aggressive, but we adjusted very well. We started to put the puck in the net half way through the second period. The score was 6-1, another win for the Gold Wings.
A week of practice and we headed to North Battleford to face the Sharks. We have previously beat the Sharks in Weyburn back in October and we knew their strengths and weaknesses, so we took advantage of that.
We came out strong against Battleford on November 28, but we had some weak plays in the neutral zone in the first period. We pushed through with positive attitudes and won the game 4-1.
The second game of the road trip is always the hardest. We watched video that was taped during our first game to see what we needed to improve on for the November 29 game. We knew what we were getting into, so we were fully prepared. We came out strong and played the game we were all capable of playing. Nothing stopped us from playing our game and that’s the reason why the outcome of the game was 9-0. Another win for the Gold Wings!
The Gold Wings will be working hard this week to prepare our float for the Festival of Lights on Thursday Dec. 3. This will be the second year that the Gold Wings have been a part of this great event and this year we are excited to partner with Swayze’s concrete to bring a show stopping, light spectacular, one of a kind float!
We were at the WCS Fall Supper on Tuesday evening, where the Esso Cup committee had a table set up so folks can pick up their Esso Cup ticket packages just in time for Christmas!
There will be another table set up at the Prairie Sky Co-op grocery story on Saturday Dec 5th, with ticket packages available for purchase. Ticket packages are $60 which gives you entrance to 19 games! Our team will be assisting the cashiers and customers in packing their groceries and helping out where needed. We encourage you to come out and let us help you and give us the chance to get to know the community members.
The Gold Wings next game is when Prince Albert Bears visit Weyburn on Saturday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 6 at 2p.m.!
We will be dropping tickets off at the schools this week so that each student will receive a ticket for free student admission to either of our home games this weekend. Hope to see everyone out!
