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The U16 Matrix ringette teams poses with their gold medals after winning the Jim Benning Tournament this weekend in Regina.
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The Medicine Hat U16 Matrix travelled to Regina this weekend for their first action of the New Year, winning the Jim Benning ringette tournament.
The Matrix started off with a 9-5 win over the Regina Predators. Jordy Provost and Mackenzie Tindall led the way offensively with two goals each as Ryleigh Jackiw, Brooklyn Thomas, Kasey Martin, Karly Stennick and Ava Allchurch each added a goal. Erika Want had three helpers.
The Matrix beat the Regina Riot 7-2 in their second tournament game. Allchurch notched a hat trick with Bella Heinrichs, Provost, Tindall and Martin each scored a goal of their own.
Saturday morning the Matrix tied the Buffalo Plains Outlaws 3-3, with Provost, Allchurch and Jackiw contributing offensively.
Later Saturday afternoon the Matrix dominated the Regina Royals, winning 7-4. Martin and Tindall found the back of the net twice with Unreiner, Allchurch and Stennick all getting on the scoresheet with a goal. Jackiw had four assists in the win.
The Matrix finished in first place, clinching a spot in the championship game Sunday with a rematch against the Buffalo Plains Outlaws, who they shut out 4-0 for gold.
Seale, Jackiw, Tindall and Heinrichs all scored to clinch the medal.
The Matrix have a couple weeks to practise until they host the Airdrie Smash on Jan. 21 at the Moose Recreation centre for 1:30 and 4 p.m. contests.
