CAPS FINISH 2-3 IN WMHA SHOWCASE
    Day 2 of the Showcase in Selkirk saw the Caps open with a 6-2 victory over the Twins prior to losing a tough 2-1 game to the St. Vital Vics.
    In the opener Natasha Kostenko had a 5 point game including a hattrick to lead the offense with Jillene Rodgers, Alyson Vercaigne and Taylor McVannel rounding out the scoring. Defense Shaye Nelissen and Lindsay Blight contibuted to the offense with Nelissen picking up 3 assists and Blight adding 2 helpers. Vercaigne also picked up an assist for a 2 point game with Maggie Girard and Stephanie Fehr adding single assists. 
Jessica Hewko picked up the win in net stopping 19 of 21 shots

Blight -  2 assists / Kostenko - Hattrick and 2 assists / Nelissen - 3 assists / Vercaigne - goal and asist vs. Marauders 
        In losing 2-1 to the Vics the Caps outshot their opponents 14-5 in the 3rd period but could not get the equalizer in a physical contest. Natasha Kostenko scored the Caps lone goal with Alyson Vercaigne assisting. Jacey Schettler was solid in net stopping 22 of 24 shots as the Caps outshot the Vics 33-24 for the game. With the goalie pulled the Caps had numerous scoring chances but could not find the bounce to tie the game.
    The final game of the weekend saw the Caps play the APHA Rangers and for the first time in their last 6 games they were outshot with the Rangers prevailing 3-0 as they scored a goal in each period. The Rangers directed 28 shots on net with Jessica Hewko having a solid game for the Caps between the pipes. The Caps had 24 shots with several very good scoring chances but could not finish when given the opportunity. The concern for the Caps during the weekend was not the producing scoring chances but the number of quality chances they waste by missing the net and not getting a shot on goal.
   The Showcase was a good indicator to the Caps that they can compete with the top teams in the Province and what they need to work on over the next month.

Next  Action for the Caps is Saturday January 2nd  vs. Brandon at the Westman Centre - Game Time is NOON
 
CAPS GO 1-1 in SELKIRK ON DAY ONE OF SHOWCASE
  The Caps went 1-1 on the first day of the WMHA Famale Midget Prospects Showcase in Selkirk. In their first game they lost to the Winnipeg Titans 1-0 although they outshot the Titans 33-18 and controlled a large part of the game especially in the 2nd period where they outshot the Titans 14-5. Jessica Hewko was soild in the Caps net stopping 17 of 18 shots and made several huge saves in the 3rd with the Caps pressing to tie the game.
   In the second game of the day the Caps jumped out to a 2--0 1st period lead on goals by Jillene Rodgers and Taylor McVannel and hung on for a 4-2 win over the R.E. Marauders. The Caps again outshot their WMHA opponents this time by a 32-22 margin. Shaye Nelissen and Alyson Vercaigne rounded out the Caps scoring with Nelissen also picking up 2 assists. Vercaigne added an assist to go with her goal while Natasha Kostenko also picked up a helper.
   Jacey Schettler was soild in the Caps net stopping 20 of 22 shots for the win.


Nelissen - Goal and 2 assists - Vergaigne Goal and Assist vs. Marauders - Heko solid in 1-0 loss to Titans

SHOWCASE RESULTS CAN BE SEEN AT: http://www.wmha.mb.ca/female/