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| Ruth Leopold was the Wild Womens' MVP against Kingston (photo by Suzie Miller) |
The Widnes Wild women’s team battled hard to salvage a well deserved point in their 4-4 draw against Kingston Diamonds at Planet Ice Widnes on Sunday.
After a very nervy and close opening phase, Kingston eventually opened the scoring in the 15th minute. They scored again 60 seconds later and took a 0-2 lead into the first period break.
A powerplay strike from Lucy Kirkham 2 minutes into the second period, punishing a Kingston boarding call, pulled a goal back for Widnes but a powerplay goal for the Diamonds just 3 minutes later restored their 2-goal advantage.
Ruth Leopold pulled another goal back for Widnes two minutes after that and then a Phoebe Patient strike on 38 minutes put the Wild Women on level terms at 3-3 heading into the third period.
Kingston edged back in front again with a goal on 48 minutes but a well-taken short handed goal from Leen de Decker tied the score for Widnes once again with 5 minutes left to play.
Unfortunately, they were unable to build on this and the game finished in a 4-4 draw – the same score as in the away game between the two teams earlier in the season.
The Wild Women continue their Division 2 North title challenge with a game away to Leeds Roses this Saturday 22nd March and are next at home - to the same opposition - on Sunday 13th April at Planet Ice Widnes.
