Lethbridge, AB - The Pronghorn Athletes of the Week for the week ending January 22, 2012
Female Athlete of the Week:
Ashley Beattie – Women’s hockey
Locked in a dog-fight for a playoff position, ‘Horns captain Ashley Beattie led the ‘Horns to a three point weekend versus the Alberta Pandas. Prior to this season the ‘Horns had never beaten the Pandas, but won the season series with the Pandas this year with a 3-0-1 record.
Friday night, Beattie assisted on the tying goal with just under two-minutes remaining to force overtime, a game in which the ‘Horns won 3-2 in a shootout.
In the series finale, Beattie scored the ‘Horns lone marker in a 2-1 shootout loss. With the three points, the ‘Horns remain one point ahead of the Manitoba Bisons for the final playoff spot and will visit the Bisons this weekend.
On the season, Beattie has two goals, both power play goals and 8 assists in 20 games.
