12/18: Andover 1, Choate 0
12/18: Andover 7, Taft 1
12/19: Andover 2, Tabor 0
12/19: Andover 3, Loomis 4
1/07: Andover 6, Governors 0
Girls Hockey (6-1-1) ended its 2025 campaign with an impressive performance at the Patsy K. Odden Hockey Tournament held at The Taft School. The team finished with wins over Choate (1-0), Taft (7-1), and Tabor (1-0) before narrowly falling to Loomis in a tight 4-3 loss. Despite the setback in the final game, the team showed clear growth throughout the tournament. It then opened 2026 with a decisive win against Governor’s Academy (Governor’s) (6-0).
Reflecting on the weekend as a whole, Lauren Kennedy ’29 emphasized development and chemistry as major takeaways for the team. Senior presence energized the team through quick movements, helping the team maintain focus during high-pressure situations.
“The games went well, and we grew as a team, which is also very important. Our seniors were very instrumental in our games at the tournament. Not only were they contributing on the ice, but they were also helping everyone get pumped up for the games,” said Kennedy.
Jacqueline Louie ’29 agreed with Kennedy’s sentiment, noting the captain’s positive attitude improved morale. She appreciated how central the Seniors were to the team’s mentality.
“Their skill [is amazing]. They’re all super good, so that lifted the team, especially on offense. Also, their energy [was great]. They were always positive and hyped up, [which helped get] us ready,” said Louie.
In its narrow victory over Tabor, Co-Captain Keira Bruen ’26 scored a goal that Kennedy claimed as one of the most memorable moments of the tournament. She also explained how it impacted the game.
“Keira Bruen’s goal versus Tabor was really huge for us because it caused a big momentum shift in our favor and helped us get the win,” said Kennedy.
Kennedy underscored the selflessness of the players as a major contributor to its success. She highlighted how the team made smart decisions in favor of collective success over individual brilliance.
“We did a really good job at playing as a team, and not being selfish. We made a few mistakes, but we did a really good job at not letting that affect us, and we kept playing our game,” said Kennedy.
The team came back from break immediately into a game against Governor’s, where it displayed strong defensive structure and aggressive attacking play. Goalkeeper Marie Lee ’28 highlighted Louie’s performance as impactful in the game.
“Our team did a great job of starting out 2026 strong and making a statement to the league. We got better as the game went on and used our speed to our advantage. We did an incredible job defensively, as we killed a five-on-three penalty, and I didn’t get any shots during that thanks to my teammates in front of me. I always want to get a shutout, and I was able to do that today with my teammates helping out in front of me. Jackie Louie had her first varsity goal [as well],” said Lee.
Girls Hockey will play against Choate on Saturday, January 10.
