During our time in Korea Matteya had the opportunity to continue to play ice hockey - for 3 years. Ice hockey is definitely a Canadian passion and a big part of both the Lafontaine and Wendling families. (Having both Grandfather's and one uncle play Junior A hockey and many uncles, cousins who play - to be honest what family has their own hockey jerseys?)
Upon returning from Korea Matteya tried out for and made the St. Catharines CHAOS B team - that is a travel team based in St. Catharines. This was a great opportunity for her, as well as playing a sport she loves she also gets to play with her cousin Mikayla (pictured above). After a summer of taking hundreds of shots, playing in a summer league and trying to keep in shape Matteya was ready for action.
After a few exhibition games and one tournament Matteya is fairing very well as a left winger with 3 goals and two assists. She was even named MYP of one of the tournament games.
Beginning Tuesday the "regular season" will begin with a game against Brantford, three other tournaments (St. Catharines, Erie and Norfolk), before playoffs beginning in the new year.
However, it will be challenging as she will play 2 or 3 games a week with 1 or 2 practices to go along with it. That being said, Matteya is enjoying her time in travel hockey.
You can follow Matteya's team at: CHAOS Peewee B Team
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