American University
12/17/2008 03:05 pm
With emotions free flowing by a moving pre-game ceremony for a long-termcoach and 3 graduating seniors, the (0-7) Maryland Terrapins battled the(1-3) American Eagles at The Gardens Ice House in Laurel, MD.
A near capacity crowd celebrated American University's Emily McVey, who was honored pre-game for her 101st game coached with the Lady Eagles, and Terrapin Seniors Sarah Easterwood, Hilary Schultz and Ashley Weber were presented with gifts from their teammates for their upcoming graduation.
What would ultimately become the second instant classic played between the two teams in two weeks, the game started with a spirited, yet scoreless, first period. Maryland Goalie, Sophomore Magaly Bittner, traded dazzling saves with American Goalie, Sophomore Kristin Garrity, while their teammates engaged in a defensive battle thru 17 minutes.
The Terrapin Seniors finally broke through on the score sheet at 15:38 of period two on a goal by Easterwood, who powered past the Eagles defense and placed a powerful wrist shot into the back of the net. The Terps continued to build on their lead on goals by Sophomore Carolyn Derochers, with a gritty individual effort that was assisted by Schultz with 3:40 left in the second. Easterwood then notched her second of the game, for a 3-0 lead, early in the third.
As the game seemed to be tilted in Maryland's direction, The American Lady Eagles turned it up a notch with Casi Walker scoring a quick response goal just 2 minutes after Maryland increased their lead. Walker added a second goal three minutes later to spark a swift American comeback. The tying goal was scored by Sophomore Antonia Gudnadottir, as she flipped in a rebound with 3:26 left in regulation. The restless crowd could feel that something special would happen as the clock ticked down under 2 minutes.
On an impressive rush up-ice, Easterwood secured a pass from Sophomore Melissa Merritt and notched her 3rd goal of the game with only 1:10 remaining to achieve a Hat-Trick in her final game and give the Terps a 4-3 lead, sending the home team crowd into a frenzy. With their goalie pulled, the American girls pressed intently for the final minute, controlling the Maryland zone, but ultimately unable to get theequalizer, as Schultz secured the win with a slick defensive zone faceoff win during the final seconds.
For the second time in back-to-back games a late game goal is the difference in another thrilling game between UMD and AU. The future looks bright as the teams face-off again at the Verizon Center on 17 January for the third and final time this season in what stands to beanother epic battle.
A near capacity crowd celebrated American University's Emily McVey, who was honored pre-game for her 101st game coached with the Lady Eagles, and Terrapin Seniors Sarah Easterwood, Hilary Schultz and Ashley Weber were presented with gifts from their teammates for their upcoming graduation.
What would ultimately become the second instant classic played between the two teams in two weeks, the game started with a spirited, yet scoreless, first period. Maryland Goalie, Sophomore Magaly Bittner, traded dazzling saves with American Goalie, Sophomore Kristin Garrity, while their teammates engaged in a defensive battle thru 17 minutes.
The Terrapin Seniors finally broke through on the score sheet at 15:38 of period two on a goal by Easterwood, who powered past the Eagles defense and placed a powerful wrist shot into the back of the net. The Terps continued to build on their lead on goals by Sophomore Carolyn Derochers, with a gritty individual effort that was assisted by Schultz with 3:40 left in the second. Easterwood then notched her second of the game, for a 3-0 lead, early in the third.
As the game seemed to be tilted in Maryland's direction, The American Lady Eagles turned it up a notch with Casi Walker scoring a quick response goal just 2 minutes after Maryland increased their lead. Walker added a second goal three minutes later to spark a swift American comeback. The tying goal was scored by Sophomore Antonia Gudnadottir, as she flipped in a rebound with 3:26 left in regulation. The restless crowd could feel that something special would happen as the clock ticked down under 2 minutes.
On an impressive rush up-ice, Easterwood secured a pass from Sophomore Melissa Merritt and notched her 3rd goal of the game with only 1:10 remaining to achieve a Hat-Trick in her final game and give the Terps a 4-3 lead, sending the home team crowd into a frenzy. With their goalie pulled, the American girls pressed intently for the final minute, controlling the Maryland zone, but ultimately unable to get theequalizer, as Schultz secured the win with a slick defensive zone faceoff win during the final seconds.
For the second time in back-to-back games a late game goal is the difference in another thrilling game between UMD and AU. The future looks bright as the teams face-off again at the Verizon Center on 17 January for the third and final time this season in what stands to beanother epic battle.
University of Delaware
11/23/2008 03:46 pm
The University of Delaware Blue Hens women?s hockey team defeated the University of Maryland Terrapins with a final score of 4-1.
The Terrapins started the game off ahead with a goal two minutes and five seconds into the period, making the score 1-0 at the end of the first period. It was an even strength goal scored unassisted by Sarah Easterwood.
The Blue Hens scored three times in the second period, all even strength goals. The first was scored unassisted by Brittney Sheldon after a minute and 38 seconds; the second was scored unassisted by Sara Naguib after nine minutes and 26 seconds; and the third was scored by Dani Laverty and assisted by Kim LaBella after 14 minutes and five seconds into the period. The University of Maryland did no score in the second period.
The Blue Hens continued to increase their goals in the third period by scoring one more goal with 12 minutes and 3 seconds left in the game. It was another even strength goal and was scored by Kim LaBella, assisted by Sara Naguib. The University of Maryland called a time-out with three minutes and 30 seconds left in the game in an attempt to strategize for a come-back.
Both teams played a fair game, with no penalties given to either team. Fans from both teams came out for the game to cheer on their players.
The University of Delaware had 35 shots on goal and the University of Maryland had 19.
West Chester Edges Terps 3-2
10/21/2008 09:13 pm
Despite jumping out to a 2-0 (Easterwood, Boyland) lead after the 1st period, West Chester rallied in the second to take a 3-2 lead. Junior goalie Liz Moritz shut the door on the Terps in the 2nd and 3rd periods with a whopping 32 saves.Scoring Recap:
Terps Blanked in Delaware
10/21/2008 09:11 pm
Delaware held the Terps scoreless for an 8-0 win in their season opener.
Maryland vs. UPenn 10/4/08
10/10/2008 01:14 am
The Maryland Women's Hockey team lost 10-2 against the University of Pennsylvania Quakers Saturday despite an enormous amount of heart and effort.
In the first period, the Quakers scored seven goals total, discouraging the Terrapins at first. However, in the second period the Lady Terps only allowed Pennsylvania two goals, and in the third the Quakers were held to one, making it a much more closely matched game. Coming back after disappointment seemed to be a theme in this game. After the first goal was scored by the Quakers, Liz Labor came right back to score a goal for the Terps. The other goal for Maryland was scored by Caroline Reder. "We had to shake off the nerves in the first period," said Jackie Johnson, "We really got it together and started looking like a team in the second and third periods."
The next game for the Terps will be Friday, October 10 against the University of Delaware Blue Hens. "We think we have it together for Friday against UDel," said Magaly Bittner, "but it'll be a tough one." As always, the Terps will come out fighting, improving with every game.
In the first period, the Quakers scored seven goals total, discouraging the Terrapins at first. However, in the second period the Lady Terps only allowed Pennsylvania two goals, and in the third the Quakers were held to one, making it a much more closely matched game. Coming back after disappointment seemed to be a theme in this game. After the first goal was scored by the Quakers, Liz Labor came right back to score a goal for the Terps. The other goal for Maryland was scored by Caroline Reder. "We had to shake off the nerves in the first period," said Jackie Johnson, "We really got it together and started looking like a team in the second and third periods."
The next game for the Terps will be Friday, October 10 against the University of Delaware Blue Hens. "We think we have it together for Friday against UDel," said Magaly Bittner, "but it'll be a tough one." As always, the Terps will come out fighting, improving with every game.
Terps Tune-Up Against Wolves in Preseason Match
09/30/2008 10:37 pm
The Washington Wolves of the Mid-Atlantic Women's Hockey League came to Laurel on Saturday for a pre-season contest. The Terps looked rusty in the 1st period, being out-shot 16-3, but settled down and matched the Wolves shot for shot the rest of the game. Sarah Easterwood and Elizabeth Labor netted a goal each against a tough Wolves defense, and Gabi Tomkins made 20 saves for a final score of 2-7.The team travels to Philadelphia for their season opener against the University of Pennsylvania this Saturday.
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