The upcoming season for the girl’s hockey team is underway as tryouts took place in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. Five practices and an alumni game later, the team will make its first showing at the Shelton Jamboree this upcoming Saturday, December 2nd.
At the first try-out last Monday (with an early 5:30 a.m. start!), there were a lot of freshmen hitting the ice with the hopes of wearing the Darien jersey. This large amount of freshmen is much greater than the number of players trying out for the team in past years, leading to significant cuts that haven’t been made prior.
The senior class last year were comprised of only three players and a goalie. This year’s senior class consists of Corinne Bevill, Sally Cassidy, Lindsey Ferreira, Emma Love, Elise Maro, and Kathleen Tropsa. Coupled with a strong junior class, the upperclassmen will certainly live up to the high expectations set by past successes. The underclassmen have also readily proven their ability to play varsity hockey, the freshmen this year in particular rising to the challenge.
“We have a bunch of new players and they will contribute a lot to our success. I’m really looking forward to a great season and hopefully winning states and FCIACs,” senior captain Elise Maro said.
Coming off of an impressive 16-4 record last year, the team is working hard to continue to play smart hockey, deliver more wins, and have an overall successful season.
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| Darien celebrates after scoring a goal against Greenwich last season. (Courtesy DAF) |
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