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LCCVI Girls' Hockey team after capturing the SWOSSAA title Feb. 25, 2026.

LCCVI Girls’ Hockey team looks for first OFSSA win

March 24, 2026

The Independent

The LCCVI Girls Hockey team is still looking for the first win at OFSSA.

The tournament began in Cobourg this morning with the Lancers taking on Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School out of St. Catharines. Caileigh Tiller had five of Holy Cross’ seven goals in the 7-2 win over LCCVI.

Ella McCallum and Oliva Minten scored for the Petrolia high school.

The Lancers take on Burlington Central at 2 pm.

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