The U14C Interlake Ignite capped off a strong season by winning gold at the Ringette Manitoba provincial championships, battling through a competitive week and finishing with a dramatic 5–4 victory in the final.
Team Canada, including Gimli’s Colton Lott, earned silver at the LGT World Men’s Curling Championship in Ogden, Utah, U.S.A. Pictured left to right, back row: Jeff Stoughton, Caleb Flaxey and Geoff Walker. Front row: Matt Dunstone, Colton Lott, E.J. Harnden and Ryan Harnen
The Interlake-based squad, made up of players from across the region — including Fraserwood, Selkirk, East Selkirk, St. Andrews, West St. Paul, Warren and Balmoral — showed resilience throughout the tournament.
Ignite opened provincials Wednesday with a narrow 5–4 win over the Northstars. They then faced a setback Friday night, falling 6–1 to the St. James Boom. The team rebounded Saturday with a 4–3 victory in a rematch against the Northstars to secure a spot in the gold-medal game.
In Sunday’s final at Seven Oaks Arena, Ignite once again met the Boom and delivered their strongest performance when it mattered most, edging their opponents 5–4 to claim the provincial title.
The championship caps a season of steady growth for the team, which finished second overall in the regular season and earned bronze in the city playoffs. Coaches credited the group’s development, teamwork and perseverance as key factors in their success.
