The U14C Interlake Ignite capped a strong season with gold at the Ringette Manitoba provincial championships, earning a dramatic 5–4 win in the final. The Interlake squad — with players from Fraserwood, Selkirk, East Selkirk, St. Andrews, West St. Paul, Warren and Balmoral — showed resilience throughout the tournament. Ignite opened with a narrow 5–4 win over the Northstars on Wednesday before falling 6–1 to the St. James Boom on Friday. The team rebounded Saturday with a 4–3 victory over the Northstars to secure a spot in the gold-medal game.
In Sunday’s final at Seven Oaks Arena, Ignite delivered when it mattered most, edging the Boom 5–4 to claim the provincial title. The win caps a season of steady growth, with Ignite finishing second in the regular season and earning bronze in the city playoffs. Coaches credited the team’s development, teamwork and perseverance for the championship run.
