Last March, led by MVP Julia Pellerin and eight other seniors, the New Hampton Huskies upset Groton in the Dorothy Howard Small School Tournament to win the NEPSAC championship. This year, head coach Craig Churchill’s squad will look to a solid junior class to defend its title. Returning forward … [Read more...]
How Williston Northampton has won back-to-back Elite 8 championships
In spring 2022, Williston Northampton finally ruled girls prep hockey, claiming its first Chuck Vernon Elite 8 NEPSAC title. It was a special day winning at home, receiving the trophy from Vernon himself and ringing the victory bell. The words “magical season” were used a lot. What did Williston … [Read more...]
NEPSAC girls hockey championships: New Hampton, St. Paul’s win titles
WATERTOWN, Conn. — Championship day is finally here in NEPSAC girls hockey. Three games were played Sunday to decide the titles at Taft's School Odden Arena. The schedule: Dorothy Howard Small School Tournament: No. 3 New Hampton, 3, No. 1 Groton School 1 Patsy Odden Large School Tournament: No. 1 … [Read more...]
With Sara Ugalde at the helm, Westminster looks to make noise in the playoffs
When Sara Ugalde was named head coach of her alma mater, Westminster, last April, it seemed like she had plenty of time to prepare for November. Fast forward seven months and the start came quickly. “We had a really fast start to the season,” Ugalde said. “We were late to the ice before Thanksgiving … [Read more...]
With a veteran-heavy group, Tabor girls hockey aims for another playoff run
For Eric Long, now in his 16th season at Tabor Academy, his goals as head coach are the same. “When I talk to the kids in the beginning of the season, we have three goals: win the Taft tournament, win the ISL and win that last game on Sunday in March,” Long said. “Those are the goals, and each … [Read more...]
Girls prep hockey rankings: Kent, Milton Academy jump up
Williston Northampton and Andover remain undefeated and are on course for their Feb. 11 showdown at Andover. The rest of the top 10 among girls prep school hockey saw some shuffling. But two new teams — Milton Academy and St Paul’s — have joined the list. Below are the latest rankings, and a look … [Read more...]
