Predators hold awards banquet

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The Northeast BC Female Rep Hockey organization held a year-end awards ceremony and banquet at the Northern Grand Hotel on Sunday. 

The ceremony comes after the under-13, under-15, and under-18 teams achieved individual accomplishments and overcame challenges throughout the 2022-23 season while cheering each other on in the process. 

The under-13 Predators brought home the organization’s first-ever medal from provincials by winning silver in their gold-medal game against the Tri Cities.

The under-15 Predators earned their first northern zone banner and placed fourth in provincials after a shot at the bronze medal game. 

Filling in the leadership role as the oldest of the three teams, the under-18 Predators’ positivity and resilience set an example for the younger players and contributed to their accomplishments throughout the season. 

Here are the award recipients for the 2022/23 season:

The U13 Predators’ awards winners. ( U13 Northeast BC Female ‘A’ Predators, Facebook )

Under-13 Predators

• Most Sportsmanlike – Ella Armstrong
• Top Defensive Woman – Taylor Wiens and Izzy Ollenberger
• Top Defensive Forward – Carly Wiens
• Top Scorer – Lylah Dietz
• Outstanding Leadership and Dedication – Carly Weins
• Most Valuable Player – Lylah Dietz
• Most Improved – Emma Roy and Olivia Thompson

The U15 Predators’ awards winners ( U15 Northeast BC Female ‘A’ Predators, Facebook )

Under-15 Predators

• Top Scorers – Chloe Burgher and Emmlin Warren 
• Top Defenceman – Natty Lock 
• Best Defensive Forward – Breanna Scott 
• Most Improved – Julia Holtmann 
• Most Sportsmanlike – Makenna Bath
• Outstanding Leadership & Dedication – Chloe Burgher 
• Most Valuable Player – Brooke Babcock 

The U18 Predators’ awards winners ( U18 Northeast BC Female ‘A’ Predators, Facebook )

Under-18 Predators

• Most Improved – Mercedes Bueckert
• Outstanding Leadership and Dedication – Madison McCracken
• Top Defenceman – Richelle Lindberg
• Most Sportsmanlike – Mia Goodbun
• Top Defensive Forward – Grace MacDonald
• Most Valuable Player – Grace MacDonald
• Top Scorer – Audrina Freeman 

The Predators’ awards ceremony and banquet marks the end of a successful season for the organization. 

On April 29th and 30th, the Predators will hold their spring camp. More information on the camp and how to enroll can be found on the organization’s Facebook page.