The Darien Girls Hockey team faced off
against rival New Canaan at the Darien Ice Rink Wednesday (2/22). New Canaan
had won both of the prior meetings, but only 3-1 that Saturday (2/18). New
Canaan, having a perfect record in FCIACs, was seeded number one and Darien
four.
Both teams started out strong in a scoreless first period.
Though most of the action was concentrated in the Wave’s end, they played solid
defense to shut the Rams out. Sophomore goalie Shannon Hall made six saves that
period to keep the Blue Wave in it.
The second period commenced with a goal by New Canaan, but
Darien rallied to tie the game at one. Sophomore Ellie Bennett scored during a
power play off of a rebound from senior captain Sara Shaker’s shot, assisted by
freshman Amanda Sload. However, New Canaan was quick to come back and scored
four additional goals that period. Hall had six saves.
Freshman Izzy Scribano started out in goal in the third, and
stopped six shots throughout the period to give the Blue Wave another shot.
However, Darien couldn’t find the back of the net. The last goal of the game
went to New Canaan as they made it 6-1 due to a deflection off of Darien defender.
The Blue Wave had seven shots.
“We played so well against New Canaan the previous game that
I think everyone was expecting a closer score. However, I don’t think the score
truly reflected the way we played,” junior captain Lily Christensen said.
Come support the team in States as it takes on Guilford
Saturday (2/25) at 7:45 at the Darien Ice Rink. Should they win, they will face
off against New Canaan one more time. “Hopefully we win this Saturday night so
we face off against New Canaan in the second round of States. Even though we
have yet to beat the Rams, playing them is so much more intense and fun,”
Christensen said.
Caption: Senior captain Emily Tropsa skates hard, eyes on
the puck
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