Redwings U9 squad wins D.O.N.U.T. League title

By David McIver

ROSETOWN — The Western Prairie Redwings under-nine team capped an undefeated season by winning the championship of the D.O.N.U.T. League at a playoff tournament in Martensville on Feb. 28.

The under-nine Western Prairie Redwings won the championship for their U-9 league in Martensville on the Feb. 28 - March 1 weekend: (front, L), Willow Blumer, goalie Briella Martinson, Mary Fensom (pink helmet); (middle) manager Kyla Johnston, Layla Levins, Mahlon Johnston, Odette Boyer, Kassie Aylward, Liv Dobson, Blayke Lefebvre, Adalyn Sweet; (back) assistant Brad Blumer, assistant coach Trent Aylward, head coach Courtney Levins. Photo submitted by Trent Aylward

The Redwings, who had already gone unbeaten in 12 regular-season games, also won all four of their playoff contests. They defeated two teams from Warman and two from North Battleford to secure the league title.

Redwing coach Trent Aylward said the league includes teams from Warman, North Battleford, Delisle and Martensville, in addition to the Western Prairie squad.

Meanwhile, the under-18 Redwings advanced to the second round of the senior C provincial playoffs before their season ended with a 5-0 loss to the Unity Lazers in Rosetown on Feb. 28.

The Western Prairie Redwings under-11 team was scheduled to compete in the U11 A provincial championship tournament in Estevan this past weekend.

All 16 teams in the league were expected to participate in the provincials in either the A or B flights. The Redwings qualified for the A Flight after finishing first in the 10-team West Division with a 20-win, one-tie regular-season record.