Two standout players from the Barrie Jr. Sharks, Sonia Mehta and Amelia Wilkinson, claimed gold medals with Team Ontario Red at the 2024 U18 Canadian Women’s National Hockey Championships in New Brunswick.
Team Ontario Red team clinched the gold with a thrilling 1-0 win against Team Quebec in the final game on Saturday, November 9.
They went undefeated throughout the tournament, securing wins over Team Alberta, Team Saskatchewan, and Team Atlantic in the preliminary rounds, before overcoming Team British Columbia in the semi-finals. Their championship triumph against Team Quebec capped off a perfect tournament run. Mehta showcased her skills in all six games, contributing an assist in their preliminary win over Team Saskatchewan. Amelia Wilkinson was a stalwart in goal, allowing just three goals across four games, including a remarkable 35-save shutout performance in the gold medal match.
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The Barrie Jr. Sharks were well-represented at the nationals, with Avah Sedore, Mae Severn, and Kate Stuart playing for Team Ontario Blue, and Ella Lloyd suiting up for Team Alberta. Reflecting on the strong representation, Rob Emerson, President of the Barrie Women’s Hockey Association, said, “This is the strongest participation we’ve ever had at the U18 National Championships, with six players selected to participate this year. We’re thrilled for Sonia and Amelia to get the win, and excited for all of these players to have the chance to shine at the national level.”
Barrie Jr. Sharks Coach Duane Eldridge praised the dedication of the players, saying, “The opportunity to play in the national championships is a testament to the hard work these players have put in this season and over many years. Amelia, Avah, Ella, Kate, Mae, and Sonia are all incredibly hard workers and fantastic representatives of the strong female hockey talent we have in Barrie.”
The Barrie Jr. Sharks hold 5th place in the Ontario Women’s Hockey U22 Elite League. The team plays and practices at the East Bayfield Community Centre. Their next home game is Friday, November 29, 2024, at 8:00 p.m., where they will face off against the OHA Mavericks.
