Saturday - Sting 6, Flames 4
Maria Granger was in net for the Sting as they battled a talented Flames team. She was terrific, making save after save and keeping the score close when the Sting needed it.
You may or may not know, but coach Paul's son plays on the Flames. He's Jessie's twin brother. It didn't take long for the two to mix it up. The opening face off was won by the Flames. They took the puck deep in the Sting zone but Jessie thwarted their offensive effort (you guessed it, it was her brother!). "He won't give her too much of the rough stuff or she'll get mad and return it," said Coach Paul. He'd know!
Usual goalie Emma Titus skated out. She was a little rusty with her skating, but did well in the game. Kaitlan and Leah also played very well defensively. They were strong on their skates and battled for the puck in the defensive zone.
The goal scorers were out in full force in Saturday's game. The girls did an excellent job passing the puck and skating to the open spaces on the ice.
1st Period:
Hannah Manion - 2 goals; one assist provided by Kieran Arens
(2-2 after the first)
2nd Period:
goal by Hannah Manion assist provided by Kieran Arens
Unassisted goal by Kayleigh Bowen
Unassisted goal by Kieran Arens
(5-3 after the second)
3rd Period:
Unassisted goal by Kyra Collins
Leah Lauderback - penalty for tripping
Kaitlin Osterman - penalty for tripping
(Final 6-4)
Sunday - Sting 7, Flames 5
Emma returned to the net and Maria returned to center ice for the second meeting of the two teams in consecutive days. The game was just as good as the previous game, though a bit more spirited. More details in a bit.....
