Female goalie for Cape Breton Eagles stops every shot in QMJHL debut | 24CA News
The “Rhyah Show” was on full show in Sydney on Friday evening because the first feminine participant to take the ice in Cape Breton Eagles franchise historical past was met with a standing ovation following a debut efficiency that didn’t disappoint.
Rhyah Stewart, a 16-year-old goaltender from Antigonish, N.S., stopped all 24 pictures in half-hour of play throughout a pre-season recreation towards the Moncton Wildcats — as she turned the primary feminine from the Maritimes to play within the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL).
The younger goalie, who just lately began with Team Canada’s U-18 ladies’s crew in a shut-out victory towards the united statesA., left the ice midway by means of the second interval with an ideal report.
“A standing ovation as Rhyah Stewart exits this game after stopping all 24 shots against,” the Cape Breton Eagles posted on social media as lots of of followers on the Centre 200 took to their toes and applauded her efforts.
The Eagles went on to lose the sport 5-3.
In an interview with Global News on Thursday, Stewart described her Eagles coaching camp expertise as “an honour” and mentioned she’s shortly adapting to the upper pace of play.
“It’s something I always strived for, but I never knew if I could accomplish it,” she mentioned.
Scott Gouthro, the goalie advisor for the Eagles, mentioned the teenager “hasn’t missed a beat” since linking up with the crew after getting back from her stint with Hockey Canada.
“If we didn’t think she could (participate), she wouldn’t be here right now,” he mentioned. “She’s earned every right to be at camp here with these guys and she’s done a fantastic job.”
Stewart’s look on Friday added her to a listing of solely three ladies who’ve made appearances within the QMJHL.
Louis Robitaille, head coach for the Eagles, mentioned Stewart hasn’t seemed misplaced throughout coaching to this point and is becoming proper in together with her fellow teammates.
“For me, it’s not about boys, girls … it’s to make sure you have the chance if you deserve it, and she does,” he mentioned.
“We felt as an organization that she deserved a shot to be here.”
The Eagles may have one ultimate alternative within the pre-season to beat the Wildcats after they journey to the Avenir Centre in Moncton on Sept. 8.
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