Coach Darren Larson and the provincial Bantam female Weyburn Wings participated in the eighth annual Prince Albert Female Hockey Tournament from Jan. 4-

Weyburn lost in the final, capturing second place for their efforts. The Wings finished first in their pool with a 3-0 round-robin record, posting wins over the Saskatoon Comets, Biggar Nationals and the Melfort Mustangs.

This earned them a semifinal match against the Battleford Sharks. In the semifinal, each team scored a shorthanded goal and the first period was tied at one. Weyburn scored five unanswered goals in the second to take a 6-1 lead after two. Weyburn advanced to the A-final against the Winnipeg Titans.

A very fast-paced first period ended with Winnipeg holding a 2-1 lead. End-to-end action with both goalies making incredible saves highlighted an entertaining period.

Winnipeg capitalized on their two power play opportunities in the second period to hold a 4-1 lead after two periods.

A determined Weyburn Wings team came out flying to start the third period. Weyburn scored early in the third to make it a 4-2 game. For the next 15 minutes, Weyburn demonstrated an offensive outburst attempting to eliminate the two-goal deficit.

Scoring opportunities were turned aside by a solid Winnipeg goaltender. Not to be outdone Weyburn goalie Kelsey Van De Sype made equally outstanding saves in the third period to keep Weyburn within striking distance.

A fast-paced and exciting final closed with Winnipeg scoring two late goals to defeat the Wings 6-2.

Head coach Darren Larson was extremely proud of his team's efforts. "We accomplished our goal this weekend of competing at a high level of hockey. Sure, it would have been nice to win this tournament, but we faced one of the top Bantam teams from Winnipeg and matched up well.

"We have some things to work on, but this group of players will be prepared for our provincial championship. We have a very talented group of athletes on this team."

The Bantam female Weyburn Wings roster consists of Kelsey Van De Sype, Alexis Larson, Megan Niemegeers, Crysta Geisler, Meghan Shervan, Maddy Pirio, Tarea McGauley, Lindsay Jacob, Paloma Proszak, Haley Wiles, Ciara Wallin, Riley Loreth, Emily Ryan, Vicki Cherpin and Taylor Verbeurgt, head coach Darren Larson and assistants Darren Loreth, Darrin Wiles and Bill Shervan.

The Weyburn Wings will be competing in the "A" provincials beginning later this month.