14U#2's Play Up To Expectations

The 14U#2 team began its regular season of competition in both the NWHL (Northwest Hockey League) Bantam youth division as well as the GCHL (Girl's Central Hockey League) 16U division. 

The girls opened strong against a fast and experience Rolling Meadows team. The girls were able to outlast the Renegades in a close contest, 2-1. Abbey Miller was awarded player of the game for her outstanding performance in goal. TI then faced the Chief's 16U team in a practice game. The last minute scheduling caught the girls a bit off stride; however the team managed to skate to a 2-2 tie. 

Next on the schedule was a trip north to Crystal Lake and a contest with the Leaf's 14U girl's team. TI dominated most of the play beating back the Leafs 2-0, as Samantha Patrone was awarded player of the game. Also earning the award in the early campaign were Jessica Reibel, Amanda Bosckvich, Sydney Lieb, Brook Toland, Samantha Scholl and Amy Hoffman. 

The team has played exceptionally well in this early season despite some close losses. Veteran players Jessica Reibel, Sydney Lieb, Jessica Hoelzer and Tanya Weiner have taken on strong leadership of the team. 

The 14's then ran into a stretch of bad luck dropping a close game to the Sabers 5-3. The girls traveled to St. Louis to meet the 16U Cyclones in a 3 game set. TI failed to tally a win in the matches, dropping 3 consecutive games to the experienced Cyclones team. Defense was outstanding as Jessica Hoelzer, Sarah Steinke and Amy Hoffman battled valiantly to keep attackers at bay. The team played well and improved with each outing. A minor injury to defensemen Caitlin Flynn left the 14's a bit leg weary on defense at game's end. Strong goal tending by Abbey Miller and Brook Toland could not keep the strong Cyclone team from finding the net. Anna Durante, Samantha Scholl, Scarlet Keane and Kristin Storto played outstanding in the corners, digging out pucks to waiting line mates. Amanda Bosckovich, the teams leading scorer, Jessica Reibel and Samantha Patrone spearhead the 14's lines. 

The 14's will travel to Trenton Michigan in January for the Golden Blades Tournament to defend their 2004 Championship. Also on the agenda is a tournament in London, Ontario to face off against the powerful Canadian teams.