2016 Esso Cup
The 2016 Esso Cup was Canada's eighth national women's midget hockey championship, contested April 17–23, 2016 at Weyburn, Saskatchewan.[1][2] The Brantford Ice Cats from Ontario captured the national championship with a 10-3 victory over Québec's Express du Richelieu in the gold medal game. The Rocky Mountain Raiders of Alberta won the bronze medal game.[3]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | April 17–23, 2016 |
| Teams | 6 |
| Venue(s) | Crescent Point Place in Weyburn, Saskatchewan |
| Final positions | |
Champions  | Brantford Ice Cats |
Runner-up  | Express du Richelieu |
Third place  | Rocky Mountain Raiders |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Scoring leader(s) | Nicole Kelly |
| MVP | Nicole Kelly |
Teams
| Result | Team | Region | City |
|---|---|---|---|
 |
Brantford Ice Cats | Ontario | Brantford, ON |
 |
Express du Richelieu | Quebec | Richelieu, Quebec |
 |
Rocky Mountain Raiders | Pacific | De Winton, AB |
| 4 | Saskatoon Stars | Western | Saskatoon, SK |
| 5 | Weyburn Gold Wings | Host | Weyburn, SK |
| 6 | Metro Boston Pizza | Atlantic | Halifax, NS |
Round robin
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | OTW | OTL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocky Mountain Raiders | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 7 | +3 | 10 |
| 2 | Brantford Ice Cats | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 12 | +4 | 10 |
| 3 | Saskatoon Stars | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 10 | +2 | 9 |
| 4 | Express du Richelieu | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 8 |
| 5 | Weyburn Gold Wings | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 15 | −4 | 4 |
| 6 | Metro Boston Pizza | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 11 | −5 | 4 |
Source:
| Game | Away team | Score | Home team | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richelieu | 1 | Metro | 0 | Final |
| 2 | Brantford | 1 | Rocky Mountain | 2 | Final |
| 3 | Saskatoon | 2 | Weyburn | 0 | Final |
| 4 | Metro | 2 | Rocky Mountain | 0 | Final |
| 5 | Richelieu | 2 | Saskatoon | 4 | Final |
| 6 | Weyburn | 2 | Brantford | 4 | Final |
| 7 | Rocky Mountain | 3 | Saskatoon | 1 | Final |
| 8 | Brantford | 4 | Metro | 0 | Final |
| 9 | Richelieu | 5 | Weyburn | 3 | Final |
| 10 | Saskatoon | 2 | Brantford | 3 | Final |
| 11 | Rocky Mountain | 3 | Richelieu | 2 | Final |
| 12 | Weyburn | 3 | Metro | 2 | OT Final |
| 13 | Richelieu | 5 | Brantford | 4 | SO Final |
| 14 | Saskatoon | 2 | Metro | 1 | Final |
| 15 | Weyburn | 3 | Rocky Mountain | 2 | OT Final |
Playoffs
| Game | Away team | Score | Home team | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi 1 | Saskatoon | 0 | Brantford | 4 | Final |
| Semi 2 | Richelieu | 4 | Rocky Mountain | 3 | SO Final |
| Bronze | Saskatoon | 0 | Rocky Mountain | 3 | Final |
| Gold | Brantford | 10 | Richelieu | 3 | Final |
Individual awards
- Most Valuable Player: Nicole Kelly (Brantford)
- Top Scorer: Nicole Kelly (Brantford)
- Top Forward: Nicole Kelly (Brantford)
- Top Defenceman: Paige Cohoon (Brantford)
- Top Goaltender: Kate Lloyd (Rocky Mountain)
- Most Sportsmanlike Player: Léonie Philbert (Richelieu)
Road to the Esso Cup
Atlantic Region
Tournament held March 31–April 3, 2016 at MacLauchlan Arena in Charlottetown, PEI.[4]
| Pos | Qualification | Team | Pld | W | OTW | OTL | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NSFMAAAHL | Metro Boston Pizza | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 2 | NBFMAAAHL | Moncton Rockets | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 3 | PEIMMHL | Kings County Kings | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 | HNL | Western | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Host | Central Storm | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Source:
| Away Team | Score | Home Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moncton Rockets | 0 | Metro Boston Pizza | 4 |
Quebec
LHFDQ Midget AAA championship played April 2–3, 2016.[5]
| Game | Away Team | Score | Home Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semifinals | ||||
| Semi 1 | Citadelles de al Capitale-Nationale | 2 | Express du Richelieu | 4 |
| Semi 2 | Hartangs du Troilet | 1 | Élles de l'Estrie | 2 |
| Medal Games | ||||
| Final | Élles de l'Estrie | 2 | Express du Richelieu | 5 |
Ontario
The OWMA midget championship played April 7–10, 2016 at Toronto, Ontario[6]
| Game | Away Team | Score | Home Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semifinals | ||||
| Semi 1 | Stoney Creek Sabres | 1 | Toronto Aeros | 2 |
| Semi 2 | Brantford Ice Cats | 2 | Whitby Wolves | 1 |
| Medal Games | ||||
| Final | Brantford Ice Cats | 1 | Toronto Aeros | 0 |
Western Region
Best-of-3 series played April 1 – 2, 2016 at Shoal Lake, Manitoba[7]
| Pos | Qualification | Team | Pld | W | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SFMAAAHL | Saskatoon Stars | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3 |
| 2 | MFMHL | Yellowhead Chiefs | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | −3 |
Source:
Pacific Region
Best-of-3 series played April 1 – 2, 2016 at Prince George, British Columbia.[8]
| Pos | Qualification | Team | Pld | W | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AMMFHL | Rocky Mountain Raiders | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | +6 |
| 2 | BCFMAAAHL | Northern Capitals | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | −6 |
Source:
See also
References
- "Schedule announced for 2016 Esso Cup". Hockey Canada. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
- "Weyburn to host 2016 Esso Cup". Weyburn This Week. Archived from the original on May 21, 2015. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
- "Brantford Ice Cats crowned 2016 Esso Cup champions". The Hamilton Spectator. April 24, 2016.
- "CENTRAL STORM TO HOST 2016 ATLANTIC". HockeyScene.com. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
- LHFDQ website
- OWHA Provincials
- "Stars Manitoba-bound in search of second straight Esso Cup berth". Global News. 2016-04-01.
- "Raiders sweep Pacific series". Prince George Citizen. 2016-04-02.
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