There is no stopping the Killer Eagles novice ringette team.
The team is on a seven-game winning streak, and hasn't lost a game since Port Coquitlam beat them 11-8 on Nov. 21.
"I feel it's awesome," said Steve Stanley, the team coach. "I'm happy for the kids, the parents and the league."
The one loss could be chalked up to overconfidence.
"We were short a couple of players. Their confidence was quite high," Stanley said. "They've realized they're beatable."
But not too beatable.
On Jan. 15 the Killer Eagles played a double header against rivals Port Coquitlam. Port Coquitlam has eight wins and four losses, and both teams had been vying for top spot during the season. The Squamish team won the first match 9-5 and the second 11-4.
"The kids started scoring right away," Stanley said. "They pretty much dominated the whole time."
"Last year we weren't as good, we didn't win as many games," said Shelby Thrower, 10, who plays centre.
Jared Edmonds and Brenden Bantayen kept the net safe from the opposing team.
"[Edmonds] helps us out in net and he also plays forward. He's a fast skater and a great goal scorer," Stanley said.
Edmonds sister Kaitlyn also plays for the team.
"Kaitlyn is one of the stronger forwards. It's nice to have her experience."
He said Jamie Lee Raymond is the most improved player.
"She's up there scoring goals, she's aware of where the ring is."
Next year the team may look at some major changes, including a division and player move.
"I hope for some of them to tryout for a AA in North/West Vancouver," Stanley said. "If we have the same team, I'll definitely push for a higher division."
Thrower isn't one to complain about her team's brilliant season against its opponents.
"I like it. Some of them are really really easy. We can't play as hard as we really play," she said. "Some teams are actually really hard and we have to try our best."
Jan. 29 the Killer Eagles face rivals Coquitlam at 2:45 p.m. at Planet Ice.
"I'm confident the kids will come out on top again," Stanley said, but he noted that as the season has progressed the other teams have gotten stronger and surprised the top team.
There are only five games left in regular season before the team plays at a year-end tournament in March. The tournament could draw some teams from outside of the Lower Mainland Ringette League.
"I'm sure we'll do quite well. Hopefully, some of the Interior teams come down," Stanley said.
