Crew Canada Ladies’s O55 seize a silver medal in Paraguay
The Discipline Hockey Canada Masters O55 staff, coached by Laura Jacobs from Calgary, Alberta and managed by Fran Sloan-Sainas from North Vancouver, BC, consists of gamers from BC, Alberta and Ontario and competed within the 2025 World Masters Hockey PanAm Championships in Asuncion, Paraguay from September 21-28.
Crew Canada met Argentina O55 in its first recreation, which wound up being a finals preview, on Sunday September 21. Crew Canada saved Argentina scoreless till the center of the third quarter; nevertheless, with temperatures recorded at 38 levels C (100 levels F), excessive humidity and a skillful Argentina staff, the ultimate rating was Argentina 4 – Canada 0.
On Tuesday September twenty third Canada performed the house staff Paraguay O55. Paraguay lead with a purpose within the second interval, however three minutes into the second half, Canada’s Liz Shortt from Calgary scored from a cross from North Vancouver’s Pat Macleod. The ultimate rating was a 1-1 draw. Crew Canada’s subsequent recreation was on Wednesday September twenty fourth versus a youthful O50 Argentinian staff. They had been match and quick; nevertheless, Canada performed wonderful defence and the staff was proud to maintain them to a few objectives. To finish the pool play Canada went face to face with Argentina 60. It was a good “should win” recreation for Canada to get a spot within the 55+ age group ultimate. Within the 4th quarter, Teresa Schwartz from Vancouver, BC linked on a cross from Karina Wooden of North Vancouver, to place the ball over the purpose line. Canada gained 1-0, organising a rematch in opposition to Argentina 55 within the age group ultimate.
As soon as once more within the ultimate, Canada got here up in opposition to a stout Argentinian squad. Argentina began quick and livid potting two first quarter objectives. Canada settled down a bit and saved the sport tight. Ultimately, Argentina scored just a few extra on the finish of the match securing the victory. Canada’s spectacular run completed in silver and featured these vital performances in opposition to the hosts, Paraguay on the O60 Argentinian groups. It was an thrilling occasion for Crew Canada and places the staff in place to succeed on the upcoming Masters World Cups subsequent summer season.
TEAM CANADA RESULTS
September 21: CAN 55 0 — 4 ARG 55September 23: CAN 55 1 — 1 PAR 55September 24: CAN 55 0 — 3 ARG 50September 26: CAN 55 1 — 0 ARG 60 [LIVE STREAM]September 28: CAN 55 0 — 6 ARG 55 [O55 Championship Match]
TEAM CANADA O55 ROSTER
Beverly Alp
Deneen Asano
Sandra Chamberlain
Carol Coulson
Florencia Donelly
Meredith Elliot
Karen Grey
Patricia MacLeod
Alanna Martin
Helen Ogilvie
Teresa Schwartz
Anne Webster
Petra Clever
Karina Wooden
Elizabeth Shortt
Lori Wills
Laura Jacobs – Coach
Fran Sloan-Sainas – Crew Supervisor