We would like to apologize for the lack of information on the Lady Norsemen game summaries. We will try to make up for that with a brief summary of the last five games.
The Norsemen met up with Mercy Unified – The Moose at Eddie Edgar Ice Arena on Saturday January 13th. The Norsemen came out strong and picked up steam throughout the game to win 7-0, improving their record to 8-2 for the season. Tori B. (#30) registered her 5th shutout of the season. Once again, she and the team were able to put together a solid defensive front to keep Mercy off the board. The team welcomed their captain back to the team after missing the last 4 games. She led the team in goals with a hat trick, while Lauren W. (#11) had three assists. Marissa (#10) also had two goals.
On January 10th at the Hazel Park Ice Arena the Lady Norsemen bounced back from the Ladywood game with a 7-0 victory over the Knights. Coach Dockett was happy with the team’s solid defense and a spirited effort by his team. Tori B. (#30) earned her 4th shutout of the season making some terrific saves when the Knights pressured. Overall defensive support by the team was a contributing factor to the shutout. Norsemen points were put on the board by Alexa Q. (#3), Katie L. (#24) each with two goals, and Kristie L. (#15) recorded her first goal of the season from a nice pass from Kara Y.(#16) and Rachael L.(#9). The Lady Norsemen improved their league record to 7 wins, 2 losses.
Saturday January 6th the Lady Norsemen went to Arctic Pond Ice Arena to play Ladywood Blazers who are led by the leagues current leading score, Laura Szwed. This is their first game against the Blazers, who came out on top with a 6-3 victory over the Norsemen. Coach Dockett was not happy with the slow start for the Lady Norsemen in their first game of the New Year. The Ladywood Blazers proved to be their toughest competition and jumped out early with the first 3 goals of the game. It was tough to overcome and the Norsemen were clawing back all-night to try to come back but were not successful. One highlight of the game was the goal by Sarah H. (#4) on a nice tip-in shot, assisted by Alexa Q. (#3), and Nikki C. (#23). The good news is the Norsemen will get a chance to even the score with the Blazers on February 7th at Hazel Park.
The Lady Noresemen traveled to Cranbrook on December 20th and took their first loss of the season, 2 to 1. The game went back and forth with a great effort by both teams. It was 1-1 going into the 3rd and Coach Dockett knew it was going come down to one play and one mistake that will determine this game. Needless to say the mistake came from the Norsemen and Audrey Stapleton capitalized quickly earning her second and game winning goal of the night. Norsmen sole goal was scored by Junior Katie L. (#24), assisted by Angelo G. (#2).
December 22nd just before Christmas break the Norsemen met up with the Bloomfield Knighthawks. Norsemen were able to finish 2006 with an 8-0 win against the Knighthawks. Leading the scoring was freshman Nikki C. (#23) recording a hat trick and senior Marissa L. (#10) adding a goal and three assists. Katie L. (#24) had two goals. Coach Dockett was pleased with the teams effort.
