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Friday, April 4, 2025

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The Assiniboine Community College Cougars hockey team was in St.Louis Missouri for nationals this past weekend. The Cougars have had a wonderful year and were off for another showdown in Missouri.

In their first game they defeated Providence College 4-1. Payton Malchuk and Kasey Fouillard led the attack offensively in this game. This game was played on Friday.

On Saturday in game 2 of the tournament the Cougars defeated the University of Michigan 5-2. The Cougars fired 41 shots on their way to victory. Brooklyn Franklin led the way offensively with a goal and 2 assists. Lexy Waddell had a goal and assist and Kylee Emms - Finnason had 2 assists.

In game 3 on Sunday the Cougars hammered the East Michigan squad 7-1. They fired 65 shots on goal in this one. Payton Malchuk led the way scoring 4 goals and assisting on another one for the Cougars. Linemate Kasey Fouillard garnered 3 assists.

Game 4 on Sunday, in semi final action, the Cougars outlasted the United States

Navy Academy by a score of 2-1. This victory gave them a shot in the final for a National Championship. Madison Haluk scored both goals for the Lady Cougars in this one.

In game 5 for the Championship the Sault College had a big first period scoring 4 times and never looked back and won the game 6-2. Madison Haluk and Brooklyn Franklin scored the goals for the Cougars.

Although the Cougars came out on the short end of the scoreboard in this game they should be very, very proud of their season. They ended up being the number 2 team out of 82 teams.They finished the season with 26 wins, only 3 losses and 2 ties. Great goaltending and solid defence and timely scoring were the recipe for a strong season.

Congratulations to the team on a fantastic season. The friendships you have made as a team are life long and that in itself is worthy of more than a championship. To those whose career with ACC we extend best wishes and to next years team, let us do it all again!

Cougars at the nationals

By Gerry Nolan