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On an incredible day of firsts for New Brunswick and British Columbia, a powerful Ontario team, from small St. Clements, also claimed a national ringette title.

Battle for the ball: U-18 Burnaby Royals Eli Oleynick, right, fights for the ball against a Surrey Guildford United player during Coastal Cup round-of-16 action at Burnaby Lake-West April 1. Surrey won 1-0 to advance to the quarterfinals.

The New Westminster Salmonbellies got a lot stronger on their left side when they signed free agent Tom Johnson on April 3.

For the first time in 20 years, the Lower Mainland is hosting the Canadian national ringette championships. All games take place in Burnaby and New Westminster from April 9 to 14. The three venues are Bill Copeland Arena at 3676 Kensington Ave.

The New Westminster Salmonbellies' recent addition of Tom Johnson to the left side won't be the only change on the team looking to get back to the Mann Cup.

No Jason Spezza and Daniel Alfredsson. No problem for Kyle Turris and the Ottawa Senators as they beat the New York Islanders 5-1 on April 1 to clinch a playoff spot. Turris, a New Westminster native and St.

The New Westminster Salmonbellies' recent addition of Tom Johnson to the left side won't be the only change on the team looking to get back to the Mann Cup.

Two New Westminster teams advanced in Coastal Cup action this weekend. In u-15 girls action, Royal City NW Barcelona beat the Central City Breakers of Surrey 7-1 at Queen's Park on Sunday afternoon.