COURTESY OF THE HAMILTON AVALANCHE


June 25, 2006 - 05:00 PM -- 

Media Release

For Immediate Release

Hamilton Lady Avalanche Calm the Ottawa Fury

June 25, 2006

Hamilton, ON - The Avalanche swept the Ottawa Fury 2-0.  The Fury has not 
seen a loss since the 2005 playoffs.

This game was a battle from the start with both teams fighting consistently 
hard bringing the ball back and forth well into the second half of the game 
without a score.  The play was anything but dull.

Hamilton tired from their tied game against the Laval Comets not even 24 hours 
earlier showed Ottawa no fatigue.

The Fury did not anticipate the Avalanche strength and although strong in play 
could not match their first game of a double header weekend where they won 4-2 
against the Rochester Rhinos. 

Coach Billy Mckenna made a brilliant decision at 67 minutes into the game to 
bring Heather MacDougall in.  She went on to score the first goal at 84 minutes 
assisted by Chiara Greco.  MacDougall then took an open straight away to finish 
the game at 90 minutes scoring with the assistance of Ashley Tirabassi.

Hamilton’s defence worked hard as did Goalkeeper Stacey Vanboxmeer who saved 9 
shots on goal by the Ottawa Fury.

The Hamilton Lady Avalanche is a team within the USL W-League. The W-League is 
recognized as North America’s best women’s development organization. The W-League 
gives college players the chance to play along side of established professionals 
while maintaining their college eligibility.

The next home game will be against the Rochester Rhino’s at Brian Timmis Stadium 
on Saturday July 15th at 7pm.

Please contact:

Valdi Greco, Owner
905-389-5090

Source: Lisette Amalfi Harris, Hamilton Lady Avalanche