Team Ontario Wins Bronze at Eastern Ontario Ringette Championships

"This amazing group of athletes represented the true meaning of determination and resilience. All the girls hail from southern shores of Lake Huron in small communities known as Forest, Arkona, Watford and Camlachie. 

This small group of ladies have been playing together since the years of Fun 1 and Fun 2, and amongst them we have 4 sets of siblings (including 2 sets of twins). All of our second-year players had the honor of representing Team ON last season at the U16 A level and we are so proud to bring this first ever back-to-back title at U16A back to our community of Forest, Ontario.

When you come from a small town where all 15 players that try out, make the team, it comes to question how these players will stand up against some of the larger centers. Despite 2 of our players suffering season ending injuries, these ladies rallied together and set their sights on GOLD at Provincials. And that they did with a 7 and 0 record and only 5 goals scored against them all tournament!!! 

These talented young athletes have invested everything they have into this team and believe they have a lot more to give.

“Today is where your book begins, the rest is still unwritten”

Team Roster: 

#1 - Ava Smith

#3 - Isabelle Stewart

#5 - Vanessa Looper

#6 - Raelynn Mackenzie

#7 - Marah Bastiaansen

#8 - Abby Rops

#9 - Lola Stewart

#10 - Brookelynn Mackenzie

#11 - Lainie Rintoul

#12 - Amber Batty

#13 - Cadence Orvis

#14 - Ally Rops 

#15 - Brynne Bastiaansen

#16 - Addison Stanbra

#17- Layla Whitehead

Bench Staff: 

Jim Rops - Head Coach 

Grace Kobe - Assistant Coach 

Shae Stanbra - Assistant Coach 

Trevor Rintoul - Assistant Coach

Annette Looper - Assistant Coach

Lisa Bastiaansen - Assistant Coach 

Becky Stewart - Trainer