Peters Township seventh grader plays overseas in hockey tourney
Peters Township seventh grader Kat Monko had the opportunity to play for her country in the World Selects Invitational hockey tournament from April 23-27 in Chamonix, France.
Monko’s team not only accounted for themselves well, but the Midwest Selects won the championship with a 3-2 victory over Pro Hockey out of Toronto in the finals. The Midwest Selects defeated Sweden, 4-2, in the semifinals.
Monko had four points over eight games with two goals and two assists, including a howitzer from the point that beat the Swedish goalie to her blocker side (right) that tied the game at 1-1.
Monko plays defense but can also join the rush. She will be playing in the Rose Series in Charleston, S.C., and Jacksonville, Fla.