The flyers posted around Varsity Arena for the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) women’s hockey championship read, “Two Nights of Great Hockey,” and the weekend’s action certainly lived up to its billing. All four games were competitive, spirited contests that had Toronto hockey fans on the edge of their seats.

The tournament resulted in the Laurier Golden Hawks capturing their second straight OUA championship with a 3-0 victory over the University of Toronto Varsity Blues Saturday night. The bronze medal went to the Queen’s Golden Gaels, who posted a thrilling 4-3 comeback victory over the Brock Badgers.

After taking in this weekend’s action, it was clear that certain individuals stood out from among the crowd and deserved to be recognized. Here is my all-star team:

Centre:
Kate Algood
Brock Badgers
The CIS goal-scoring leader showcased her awesome stick-handling abilities and was an offensive threat every time she stepped on the ice.

Wingers:
Laurissa Kenworthy
Laurier Golden Hawks
She scored both winning goals in Laurier’s victories, but also displayed great passing ability throughout the tournament.
Emily Patry
U of T Blues
She was a sparkplug for the Blues, using her speed and relentless work ethic on the forecheck and in penalty kill situations.

Defense:
Ashley Stephenson
Golden Hawks
She anchored the Laurier defense corps and was a fixture on both powerplay and penalty-kill units.
Kim Devereaux
Blues
Steady, steady, steady. The Blues’ top defenseman was rock solid all weekend using her size and strength to compliment excellent defensive awareness.

Goalie:
Lisa Robertson
Blues – Made sensational save after sensational save, showcasing a quick glove and excellent rebound control.

Several players didn’t quite make the cut, but deserve honourable mention:

Cindy Eadie
Goalie
Golden Hawks – It would be criminal to not give mention of a player who recorded two shutouts in the Ontario Championship.

The line of Liz Chaisson, Miranda Costie, and Michelle Clark-Crumpton Queen’s Golden Gaels This trio was responsible for almost all of Queen’s offensive chances, and was rewarded with goals, assists, and, most of all, the bronze medal.

Jill Savin
Centre
Blues – the U of T captain was stellar in the faceoff circle and on the powerplay. Her leadership abilities will be greatly missed next season.