The Kitchener
Lady Rangers U18”A’s” said “thanks” to “four” wonderful ladies who are leaving U18
hockey.
We were fortunate to have had all
four ladies playing with us for the past several seasons, choosing to return again
for this year’s tryouts.
Playing larger than her stature, and with some penalty minutes to prove it, Ms. Lloyd did not hesitate to make her on
ice presence known. Her contributions outside the penalty box included the
doubling of her point production year to year and the coining of the phrase “be
like Mary Lloyd” for her true understanding of our D-Zone faceoff requirements.
We wish you continued “year to year” success in the many years to come.
Although physically larger in
stature than Ms. Lloyd, our second senior, Ms. Kuntz had the lowest penalty
minutes of all our graduating seniors. Speed was the name of the game for Ms.
Kuntz. In an incredible feat over the past two seasons, she remained the
fastest player in all four of her on ice testing times. Coupled with her off-ice
fitness results, her presence was known game in, game out. And unfortunately, the game can change in the blink of an eye. We know
that the mid-season injury this season was tough, however your resilience and
hard work is something that we cannot teach, and it will carry you far in life.
Steadiness on the back end
exemplified the play of Ms. Singh. Polite and hard working on ice you also remained resilient and continued to
lead and work hard otherwise. Just because you did not wear a letter this
season did not mean that your leadership went unnoticed. The lifelong lesson
that you will learn is that many people in a defined position of leadership are
not always the true “leaders”. Lead wherever it is you go. You are able, you
are capable, and you can.
Last,
but by no means least, also on the back end, and our captain this season, Ms. Hesch.
Your hard work on ice over the seasons was never in dispute. You too remained
resilient in the face of some challenges and your work ethic shone on the ice, shift
in, shift out. Leadership can feel heavy at times. Remember, don't shoulder the
weight of the whole world, but certainly don’t be afraid to put yourself out
there.
Best of luck with all your
endeavors ladies. If you need anything, we are only a rink (or phone call)
away!
Our sincere thanks as well to all those who contributed to the ladies' flowers. A wonderful, heartfelt, amazing gesture!
