Atom Development
The Fountain Tire atoms got two goals and one assist from Max Graham in a 4-1 victory over Salmon Arm on the weekend. Other Merritt marksmen were Breanna Ouellet and Robert Sterling. Additional assists went to Azaria McDonnell, Chase Cooke, Matthew Newman and Cortez Charters.
Peewee Girls
The Joco Transport peewee girls continued their winning ways with a 4-2 win over Kamloops on Sunday. Tyra Gage, Bianca Cavaliere, Gabrielle Davis and Hope Smith all scored once for the Merritt side. Taylor Nicholls, Jenna Kane and Gage picked up assists.
Midget Rep
Sporting a full lineup for the first time this season (13 players), the Tracker Sportswear midget reps demonstrated great passing, teamwork and defensive play in disposing of the West Kelowna Jr. Warriors 5-1 on Saturday.
Tracker scorers were Marcelo Bose (2), Grayson McMaster, Grady Musgrave and Dakota Wudrich.
Assists went to Nolan Prowal (3), Bradley Colter, Tyler Edward and Dakota Cox. Sam Suzuki was again scintillating in net.
Home Games This Weekend
The LNB atoms are hosting a six-team tournament this weekend. Visiting teams will be from Kamloops, Chase, Clearwater, West Kelowna and Seafair in Richmond.
The local Merritt team plays its round robin games at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and at 8:45 a.m. on Saturday. Both games are in Merritt.
Round robin play wraps up with a skills competition at 4 p.m. on Saturday in Merritt.
Playoffs commence at 5:30 p.m. and continue on Sunday from 7 a.m. to noon at both local arenas.
Other home games this weekend:
Friday
5:00 Midget House #1 vs. #2 (Shulus)
Saturday
3:45 Peewee House vs. Clearwater (Shulus)
Sunday
1:30 Peewee House vs. Clearwater (Shulus)
3:15 Atom Dev. exhibition game (Shulus)
