​U18B Kincardine girls win 2026 International Silver Stick championship in Sarnia

The Under-18 (U18) B Kincardine Kinucks girls hockey team claimed the championship at the 2026 International Silver Stick Tournament in Sarnia on the weekend, with a strong showing against top competition.

Kincardine opened the tournament with a 2–2 tie against Lucan, followed by an impressive 4–0 shut-out victory over North Halton, setting an early tone built on disciplined defence and solid goaltending.

In round-robin play, the Kinucks then faced Lambton, dropping a close 3–1 decision in a physical match-up, before rebounding with a 3–0 win over St. Thomas to secure a playoff spot.

The semi-finals featured a re-match with Lucan. Learning from the opening-game tie, Kincardine delivered a composed and focused performance, earning a 2–0 victory to advance to the championship final.

In the finals, the Kinucks faced Lambton once again, with the Silver Stick title on the line. Kincardine rose to the occasion, defeating Lambton, 4–2, in a fast-paced and competitive championship game. Balanced scoring, strong offensive play, and steady goaltending proved to be the difference.

The Silver Stick is an international tournament, and the victory represents a significant achievement for the players, coaches, and the Kincardine Minor Hockey Association.

Well done, girls!

The team includes bench staff, Ben Moore, Kyle Boulton, Jarrett MacIntosh, Amber Moore, and Jen Armstrong, and players Brooke Savage, Norah Gratto, Ella Humble, Chloe Stephen, Aera Armstrong, Ainsley Watt, Avery Boulton, Elena Moore, Lilly Pace, Paige Ireland, Jet Nicholson, Emily McGregor, Emily Drake, Gracey MacIntosh, and Lacey Heibein.



The U18B Kincardine Kinucks girls hockey team wins gold at the 2026 International Silver Stick Tournament in Sarnia on the weekend; in the back, are Amber Moore (left), Ben Moore, Lily Pace, Paige Ireland, Gracey MacIntosh, Elena Moore, Chloe Stephen, Avery Boulton, Ainsley Watt, Jarratt MacIntosh, Jen Armstrong; and in front, are Lacey Heibein (left), Norah Gratto, Brooke Savage, Emily McGregor, Ella Humble, Emily Drake, Aera Armstrong, Kyle Boulton; and in the very front, is goalie Jet Nicholson