Jampole, Sargent net hat tricks

Rachael Jampole and Shelby Sargent each scored hat tricks and Candance Jue was a standout in net as the Speedy Dalmations topped the Hoppers 11-6 in Richmond Ringette Bunny Division play Sunday.

Holly Danicek-Rybiki and Holly Lo added two goals apiece and Anelisa Di Pasquale an unassisted tally for the winners. Katharyn Sheng-Taylor, Alexa Fraser and Dakota Doherty-Scott shone defensively.

Mitchell preserves draw for novices

Goalie Ashley Mitchell stood tall as Richmond Executors and Burnaby Rockets played to a 4-4 draw in Novice B ringette Saturday.

Alana Levido, Jessica Jue and Jaime Banno were among the Richmond scorers, but it was the aggressive forechecking and passing skills displayed by the line of Kathleen Cardno, Katie Allesia and Larissa Leong that stood out, particularly early in the first period when the locals dominated.

Wong bowls honour score

Peter Wong of Richmond rolled a 299 game Feb. 4 in the Zone Bowling Centre’s Sunday Millennium Invitational League. Wong has been bowling 10 years and his average is 169.

Also, Christina Boni of Richmond placed first in the girls’ high average (187) at the TNC Youth Swiss Tournament Feb. 4.

Central soccer plans pub night

Central Richmond Soccer is planning to host a pub night as a fundraiser to offset the costs of replacing its equipment shed (worth about $2,000) that went missing recently.

The fundraiser is slated for March 2 at the Steveston Hotel.

Grumley comes up big for determined Wildcats

Jane Grumley scored two first-half goals and made a pair of big saves while tending net early in the second Sunday, leading Richmond Wildcats to a 4-1 win over Surdel Eagles in under-11 girls’ soccer.

The victory propels the Wildcats on to the South District Cup consolation final.

Jessica Chiu also scored in the first half, which was dominated by the Wildcats. Rielly Miller added the fourth Richmond goal midway through the second. After the Eagles scored their only goal, Chiu replaced Grumley late in the final frame and made two more huge saves to keep the Eagles at bay.

“It is very much a team effort,” coach Mike Fletcher says of the Wildcats’ success.

Fletcher continues to be particularly impressed by his team’s defensive play, noting they’ve allowed only one goal since Christmas. Heather Tijman, Sandy Poupart, Olivia Kahng and Melanie McPhail have all be solid in the backfield.

Richmond hosts first-place Guildford Grasshoppers Sunday at Blundell. The Wildcats are just a point back of the Grasshoppers in the league standings.

Sonics drop playoff opener in final seconds

The Seafair Sonics proved an old adage on the weekend: When the going gets tough, the tough get going.

Trailing 6-2 in the third, the Sonics exploded for four goals in as many minutes to the tie game before losing 7-6 in the final 1.9 seconds to rival Seafair Atom C3s in the opening game of the Gold group hockey playoffs.

The Sonics rebounded for a solid 7-1 win in Burnaby Sunday, with T.K. Hogarth-Davis standing tall in the nets. Cody A’Hearn and Taylor Lorenz, including a shorthanded effort, scored twice for Seafair, and Donald O’Connor, Ross McPhail and Andrew Parker added singles. Cailin Lau, Terrol Cunnliffe, Andrew McMillan and Matthew Smith were solid on defense.

Scott stands tall in Renegades' victory

The final game of the regular season may also have been the most rewarding for the Richmond Renegades.

Having managed only one win in six previous meetings with the first-place Rockets, the Renegades were clearly underdogs heading into last weekend's Midget C hockey showdown. The Renegades had also just completed six games in nine days.

But while the Rockets scored first, it was the Renegades who ultimately prevailed 4-2 thanks largely to the spectacular goaltending of Shawn Scott who continually left the Rockets frustrated.

Chad Oyhenart and Gaelen Mogan combined to set up Jay Howard for the Renegades' first goal. Howard, who led the team in scoring with 37 points, scored his second moments later from Vincent Forsberg and Michael Knowles. The Rockets squared the game at two in the second period, but Tim Lin restored the Renegades' lead set up by Carl Chia and Darcy Pi.

The Rockets had a goal waved off in the third, setting the stage for Lin's insurance tally. The goal was set up Dominic Jugovic and Pi.

The Renegades head into the playoffs with an 8-15-2 mark.

Connaught skating show this weekend

The Connaught Figure Skating Club is hosting a club competition Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Minoru Arenas. The event features all the Connaught skaters starting with the younger ones to the older and competitive. Some of the skaters have also prepared a special presentation.

Miller earns another honour

Richmond’s Angela Miller has been recognized by the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association for her outstanding basketball play.

A third-year student in the Human Performance program at Langara College, Miller was named the top women’s player in B.C. for January. An all-around player who plays forward for the Falcons, she was leading the league in scoring prior to the break, averaging 19.8 points per game. She was also second in rebounds with 10 per game.

McParland big in final game

Richmond’s John McParland concluded a brilliant university men’s volleyball career last week with 13 digs in his final game, leading the Thunderbirds to a 3-1 victory over Trinity Western.

Jackson welcomed to the fold

Richmond Secondary Schools Athletic Facilitator Bob Jackson has been reocgnized by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association as a cerified athletic administrator.

To earn the distinction, he demonstrated the highest level of knowledge and expertise in the field of interscholastic athletic administration, says the NIAAA, based in Indianapolis.

“He is one of an elite group nationwide to attain this level of professionalism,” says a release announcing his achievement.

Roy nets natural hat trick

Ben Dhillon scored three goals and Bryan Downey netted the tying and winning markers as Richmond Bantam C5s earned a 6-4 victory over the C4s in minor hockey action Monday.

Jonathan Lai, who also picked up an assist, scored into an empty net with seconds remaining to seal the win.

Andy Roy scored a natural hat trick (three consecutive goals) for the C4s.

Richmond Sports Awards calling for nominations

The third Richmond Sports Awards, presented by The City of Richmond, Richmond Sports Council and The Richmond Review, will be held in April. But now is the time for nominations.

The 2001 awards will honour excellence in Richmond amateur sport based on the 2000 season. Categories are as follows:

• Male Master
• Female Master
• Male Senior
• Female Senior
• Male University
• Female University
• Male High School
• Female High School
• Male Athlete with a Disability
• Female Athlete with a Disability
• Male Junior
• Female Junior
• Team of the Year
• Administrator
• Coach
• Official
• Builder

Junior is defined as an athlete under the age of 21 who participates outside of the school/university system. Senior is an athlete over 21 who participates outside the school/university system. Master is an athlete who competes in a masters category in their sport. The Builder category is dedicated to the memory of Archie Kelly who epitomized the ideals of fair play and embodied the spirit of volunteerism in amateur sport.

Nomination forms, which will soon appear in The Richmond Review and on the web, should be submitted by 9 a.m. March 15. Nominees must be Richmond residents.

‘Cats quiet the Riot

Keeper Sarah Chapman made three great saves in the opening minutes before the Wildcat offense took over last weekend as Richmond blanked Tsawwassen Riot 4-0 in U-11 girls’ soccer.

Mackenize Fletcher, Imane Drissi, Kailey Gretczmiel and Jessica Chiu scored for Richmond, while Melanie McPhail was solid on defence for the ‘Cats who remain firmly in second place. They play Surdel Eagles in the semifinals of South District Cup consolation round Sunday.

Players picked for Best Ever

Four Richmond minor hockey players have been selected to play for the B.C. Best Ever Under-16 Zone 5 team. Goalie Jessie Bittle of the Bantam AAAs, Stanley Quan of the Bantam B1s, and Bantam B2s J.J. Szigeti and Sean Petrowsky will travel to Duncan to compete in the BCAHA Source for Sports Cup April 19 to 22.

Special Olympics plan potluck

Richmond Special Olympics is hosting a unique fundraiser Feb. 10 from 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul Parish Social Hall.

Men-in-the Kitchen Night, a light-hearted potluck dinner where men do all the cooking, is the brainchild of fundraising coordinator Monica Stefansson.

“People will not only be supporting a great cause but the evening will be full of fun and laughter,” she says. “It’s not simply a sit down and eat dinner but there will also be organized trivia and entertainment.”

Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. For infor call 207-4045 or mininthekitchen@hotmail. com.

Reykdal enjoys double-double

Senior Stacy Reykdal of Richmond scored a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds Saturday to lead UBC Thunderbirds to 60-37 university women’s hoops victory over Brandon.

Reykdal scored 17 points and grabbed seven boards in a 55-47 UBC win over the Bobcats Friday.