Girls Hockey Defeats Ridgefield in OT

By Shelby Penfield:

Girls’ varsity ice hockey defeated Ridgefield 4-3 during an eight-minute overtime on Wednesday. (1/5) With only three minutes to spare, junior Sara Shaker scored the fourth goal with a penalty shot. The penalty happened after a Ridgefield player slid her stick across the ice causing Shaker to trip. Darien started out strong with the first goal made by senior captain Ellie Bullit. The next goals were shot by junior Emily Tropsa and freshman Ellie Bennett, leading Darien to a 3-3 tie at the end of the third period. Luckily, defensive players senior Lauren Perkins and junior Lily Christensen were at the top of their game as well as freshman goalie Shannon Hall. (pictured) “We’ve been in need of a win and this was a good one because Ridgefield is a really good opponent” Shaker said. Check out the next game at Darien Ice Rink on Thursday (1/6) at 6:30 p.m. Photo courtesy of the Darien Patch.