Goderich Vikings field hockey team captured Huron-Perth championship

Members of the GDCI Vikings field hockey team beat South Huron Panthers 4-3 to capture the Huron-Perth Championship last week. The Vikings have secured their position in OFSAA in early November.

In a thrilling come-from-behind victory against the South Huron Panthers in Exeter, the Goderich Vikings field hockey team captured the Huron-Perth championship.

Trailing 2-0 with eight minutes left, Paige Ireland and Amelia Bissett each scored to tie the game and send it to a shootout.

Goderich then outscored the Panthers 4-3 with goalie Mya Craig making a great stick stop to win the match.

Goderich shootout goals came from Emmi Coups, Amelia Bissett, Emery Cook and Grace Stoll.

“It’s been a terrific season, and the final was dead even, as it usually is against a strong Exeter team,” said Ray Lewis, head coach.

“Deciding in penalty strokes was exciting, and it came down to goalie Mya Craig’s stick save on the last shot.”

The Vikings will host the Medway Cowboys in the WOSSAA gold medal game on Wednesday, October 29 at 11 a.m. on the GDCI pitch.

Lewis explains that WOSSAA will be tough, as Medway is undefeated and has a ton of experience.

The Vikings have already secured their position in OFSAA and will represent the region in London from November 6 to November 8.

“An OFSAA birth is the reward our group has been looking for,” remarked Lewis.

“I’m especially proud of our seniors because they were the Grade 9s who had to endure and learn to lead.”

The Vikings end their regular season with a 10-1-1 record.