The Belle Tire girls team went 18-1-1 in Division play and captured the 08-09' MWEHL 16U League Championship going away.  Belle Tire's only league loss came in it's second game of league play.  The team then proceeded to reel off 17 straight wins to finish the campaign.  The Belle Tire teams success was again characterized by a commitment to team defense and unselfish team play. The group led the league in most categories including most goals (82), fewest goals allowed (19) and most penalty minutes (244).  Maryanne Menefee led the league and all forwards in scoring (30 points) and Kari Schmitt led all defenseman and finished 3rd in league scoring (23 points).  Goalie Megan Miller led the league with a 17-1-1 record, Goals against average (.95) and shutouts (7).  According to head coach John Hindle "This special group of players have been together for a long time and have developed a very strong bond with one another.  They have learned to play the game the right way by playing for each other and the team.  Their success as a group stems from their unselfish play, a commitment to playing both ends of the ice and a high level of respect for one another.  They are a hard working group of girls both on the ice and in the classroom who have learned together over the years what it takes to compete and win at a high level.   It has been a pleasure watching this committed group of girls grow as a team and as individuals."  

 

The Belle Tire roster is made up of Abbie Belcrest, Greer Hindle, Hannah Jaiven, Colleen Kolis, Hannah McGowan, Maryanne Menefee, Megan Miller, Rachel Miller, Emily Neitzel, Mackenzie Ritsema, Kari Schmitt, Sara Schmitt, Katelynn Scott,