2/7 – Andover 5-2 New Hampton
2/12 – Andover 7-1 Austin Prep
Last Friday, Girls Hockey defeated New Hampton away at New Hampton with a score of 5-2. Although they ended the first period with a narrow 1-1 margin, Girls Hockey widened the gap with four unanswered goals to earn a hard-fought victory. The team continued in great form on Wednesday, dominating Austin Prep in an impressive 7-1 performance.
Despite being away, the team stayed positive and supported each other throughout the game. Maya Kou ’28 noted that the positive atmosphere surrounding the team was a key component of their success during the game.
“The atmosphere on Friday was good for us. Everybody was really positive going into that game. We knew that we would be facing an away crowd, but the whole team was supportive of each other,” said Kou.
During the Wednesday game, Lauren Kennedy ’28 noted the high energy from the Austin Prep crowd. She added that the energy in the rink contributed to the high intensity of the game.
“They had a lot [of] students who came and they brought a lot [of] energy. It was a fun game to play in because the energy was so high from both teams,” said Kennedy.
Vanessa Hall ’28 pointed to Molly Boyle ’25 and Emily Mara ’25 as standout players in the victory against New Hampton. Hall emphasized the importance of Boyle’s leadership as the team moves towards the postseason, and shared how Mara’s two goals contributed to the team’s momentum during the game.
“Molly Boyle had a great game. [She] did a great job on the penalty kill and getting us man-down opportunities. Also, her leadership carried the team through the games, especially as we move closer to the postseason. Emily Mara also had a great game. She scored two big goals and brought a lot of energy on the ice,” said Hall.
Kou described how the team kept consistent pressure against New Hampton for all three periods. She expressed that the team hopes to maintain its energy, staying consistent and well-rested to finish the season.
“We had a really consistent three periods. We worked hard all three periods, and we got a lot of shots on net in all three periods… The rest of the week we will try to keep on going. Keeping the same energy on Monday, being consistent in everything we do and eating [well], resting well,” said Kou.
In the game against Austin Prep, Kou added that some standout performers were Kennedy and Keira Bruen ’26.
“Lauren, the freshman in net, made a few saves. And also Keira Bruen, she’s an Upper, she played really well. She made a lot of nice passes. She got a really nice goal. She had a few successful breakouts out of our zone,” said Kou.
As the team moves towards the postseason, Kennedy noted that the team could improve their defense, especially when blocking shot opportunities.
“We can work on picking up sticks in front of the net and limiting opportunities from the slot, stopping shots before they reach the goalie is a point of emphasis for us… We can work on picking up sticks in front of the net and limiting opportunities from the slot,” said Kennedy.
Girls Hockey will play away at Milton Academy this Friday.
