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Spartans Girls Hockey split against 67s

By Bernie Pimm
It was a solid weekend for the Spartans varsity girls hockey team as we continue to get quality contributions from the entire team.

Despite outshooting the Ottawa Lady 67s 12-4 in the 3rd period and 8-1 in the thrilling 3 x 3 OT, the varsity girls lost in a shootout. Clearly, a tough outcome for our home opener. Goals in game one came from Emily Eikleboom and Ann-Frederick Naud who continue their dominant play this season. Laurence Frenette was a great addition on that line as two-sport sensation Tamara Thierus was with the Stanstead girls soccer team at the CAIS Championships.

Uncharacteristically, the girls took 9 minor penalties, killing 8/9 off the hard work and determination of Erin Hinch and Audrey Choi. Despite a strong 31-save performance by Julia McLellan, the Spartans went 0/5 on the power play and simply could not get the deciding goal past 67s ominous and imposing goalie.

Getting off to a slow start again in game 2, the Spartans started from behind, giving up another early goal in the first period. From that point on, the girls gave Grade 12 standout goalie Julia Mclellan a manageable game, going on to outshoot the 67s 33-12 and outscoring them 5-1 overall in the game.

Returning from her standout performance at the Team Atlantic Championships, Dominique Cormier tallied a goal and 2 assists while her partner Emile Fortunato continued her dominant play with 3 assists, capping off her consecutive 4 pt. weekend. Anfred Naud seems to be getting hot at the right time as she notched her 4th and 5th tallies of the year, narrowly missing the hat-trick on several occasions. Chipping in her customary goal a game, Emily Eikleboom scored the Spartans 4th goal, her team-leading 6th goal of the season over 11 games. Laurence Frenette rounded out the scoring by scoring the 5th and final goal of the afternoon, also her 5th on the season. The Spartans now have 4 players with 5 or more goals and 6 with 4 or more, revealing the depth and commitment to team offense. Sunday also marked the return of a strong power play, as the girls went 2/3 on the game, establishing a lofty 31% PP on the year so far and combined special teams aggregate of 126%, 95% PK.

With the return of Hannah Johnson and hopefully Jane Gervais, we get closer to full health and are extremely eager to take a step up this weekend as we head off to Stowe, Vermont to play in NAHA Showcase against NAHA, Edward Monpetit (CEGEP), prep rival Northwood and OHA’s Tardiff and Junior teams. With a week of positive practice and renewed emphasis on puck control, puck possession and transition, the girls are determined to play their best hockey of the season thus far. Playing former captain and Team Canada standout, Alexi Guay (NAHA White) will be special for our returning and new players alike. The Boston College commit remains an integral piece of Stanstead’s strong tradition of development and competitive success. This game will be a biggest test to date!

Puck drops at 12:30 on Friday in Stowe. Until then, we will continue to improve by playing fast, smart, skilled hockey on the ice and remain steadfast in our care and commitment to each other.
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